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Trappes Shooting Suspect Admits Targeting by Race and Religion
Racist suspect in Paris suburbs attack admits targeting Muslim, African, and North African victims.
In brief
Racist suspect in Paris suburbs attack admits targeting Muslim, African, and North African victims. A man suspected of a Paris suburb shooting that killed one and wounded five admitted targeting individuals who appeared Muslim, African, or North African. Originally reported by France24.
Suspect Confession
A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs killed one person and wounded five including a child.
“targeting individuals who appeared to be muslim,african,or north african”
Prosecutor Statement
Prosecutors said the suspect admitted to targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African.
“targeting individuals who appeared to be muslim,african,or north african”
Suspect Details
The suspect is now being held in a French court after being transferred from the police.
Victim Impact
The attack left one person dead and five injured including a child.
Location
The shooting occurred in Trappes, a town in the Paris suburbs.
Suspect Motivation
The suspect targeted victims based on their race and religion, according to prosecutors.
At a glance
A man suspected of a Paris suburb shooting that killed one and wounded five admitted targeting individuals who appeared Muslim, African, or North African.