International · 3 sources combined
Shooting near Paris
Suspected racial, religious terror
In short
A shooting occurred in the suburbs west of Paris, France.
One person died and five were injured, including a 12-year-old girl who was shot.
French prosecutors suspect the attack targeted victims based on race and religion.
Key facts
| When | The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on the 23rd (local time) in France. |
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| Where | It happened in the Trappes and Raberière areas, west of Paris. |
| Who | A 39-year-old male suspect named Kevin T fled after the attack and was arrested by police. |
| What happened | He fired a gun for 15 minutes while driving, killing 1 person and injuring 5. |
What it means for me
As international security news, it has no direct impact on domestic readers but illustrates global hate crime trends.
