A gunman driving a car opened fire in two suburban towns near Paris, France, killing one person and injuring five, three of whom are in critical condition. President Macron described the incident as a racially motivated attack.
On 23 Oct 2026 GMT+7, a gunman drove through the towns of Trappes and La Verrière near Paris, France, firing at people. One person was killed and five others injured, including three in serious condition and a 12-year-old girl. The suspect has been arrested.
French media reported the 39-year-old suspect, named Kevin T., was known to police but was not on intelligence lists as a serious national security threat. He had four past convictions that were automatically expunged, according to prosecutors. Authorities have also detained a close family member for questioning as investigations continue into the motive and details of the attack.
President Emmanuel Macron visited the scene in Trappes and called the incident a racially motivated terrorist attack and a turning point for the nation. He urged citizens not to succumb to extremist ideologies gaining ground in society.
France's National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office stated that while the exact motive remains unclear, the case qualifies as terrorism-related murder. Investigations are ongoing into charges of possession of Category A weapons and conspiracy with terrorist groups to prepare crimes against individuals.