Shooting in Paris Leaves One Dead, Four Wounded
Source reports published 23 Oct 2026, 9:22 pm – 24 Oct 2026, 1:58 am AEST
A gunman fired from a vehicle in Trappes and La Verriere, Paris, killing one person and injuring four others. The attack, described as a terrorist and racist incident, involved a military-grade weapon and a suspect with a criminal record.
What happened
- On Friday, gunshots were fired from a vehicle in the towns of Trappes and La Verriere, approximately 20 kilometers west of Paris.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the event as "clearly a terrorist crime," noting the use of what appeared to be a military-grade weapon.
- Kevin T., a 39-year-old man with a prior criminal record, was arrested in Coignières after the incident.
- The attack targeted multiple locations, including a petrol station, a medical centre, and a playground.
- Mayor Ali Rabeh stated the individual "fired shots from his vehicle at several people he encountered," shooting "randomly" with the intent of causing "as many casualties as possible."
- A 12-year-old girl was seriously injured, suffering multiple wounds to the torso and limbs.
- The French Council of the Muslim Faith blamed the attack on "the consequences of hate speech and stigmatisation," citing the normalization of extremist ideologies.
- French President Emmanuel Macron described the event as a "turning point" for France, highlighting the targeting of victims due to their religion and skin colour.
- Anti-terrorism police have opened an investigation, classifying the attack as a terrorist enterprise with a racial motive.
Original reporting
- Deutsche Welle: Shooting near Paris leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded
2026-10-23T11:22:36.312000+00:00 - GB News: French Council of Muslims blames 'consequences of hate speech and stigmatisation' after 'Islamophobic' shooting killed one and injured four others in Paris
2026-10-23T15:58:27+00:00