Man targeted Muslims, Africans and North Africans, French prosecutors say
Summary
French prosecutors say a 39-year-old man charged with murder and attempted murder admitted targeting people he believed appeared Muslim, African or North African. One person was killed and seven were injured in shootings in Trappes and La Verrière, west of Paris.Key Facts
- The suspect, identified as Kevin T, was formally charged in connection with a terrorist enterprise.
- Prosecutor Olivier Christen said Kevin chose the location because he considered it a “hotbed for Islamists.”
- The shooting took place last Friday as the attacker fired from a car in Trappes and La Verrière.
- Pengo Bossio Wangi, a 26-year-old French citizen of Congolese heritage, was killed; seven other people were injured, including a child.
- Kevin said he felt no regret but did not intend to kill children, according to the prosecutor.
- Authorities found weapon components, brass knuckles, a bayonet and a silencer during a search of Kevin’s home.
- Police also found copies of Mein Kampf, the Quran and the Bible, as well as stickers celebrating the far-right National Rally party.
- Prosecutors said Kevin acquired weapon components, a police armband and handcuffs in September and had prepared extensively.
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