Key facts
- French anti-terrorism prosecutors are investigating a shooting in Trappes as a possible hate-motivated terror act.
- At least one person was killed and four others were injured.
- The suspect has been taken into custody.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors are investigating a shooting near Paris that killed at least one person and injured four others as a possible act of hate-motivated terror. The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office stated it has opened an investigation into charges including murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise. The suspect has been placed in custody. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the incident, noting that a 12-year-old was among the injured. The mayor of Trappes, Ali Rabeh, emphasized the need to identify the perpetrator's motives.