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Trappes shooting: one dead, four injured in alleged terrorist attack

Gunman in Trappes, west of Paris, kills one and injures four in a suspected terrorist attack, police say.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read

In brief

A gunman opened fire in the Paris suburb of Trappes, killing one person and injuring at least four more. Police have classified the incident as a terrorist attack and have taken the suspect into custody. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the "very serious events" and the PNAT has taken over the investigation. The mayor stated a vehicle was used to carry out the shooting and an 12‑year‑old child may be among the injured. Emergency services are on scene and authorities continue to secure the area.

Police officers look at evidence on a petrol station site in Trappes after shooting

At least one person was killed and four were injured in a shooting in the Paris suburb of Trappes, police say.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu described the event as “very serious”, confirming that the suspect was apprehended and is now in police custody. The National Anti‑Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT) has taken over the investigation, treating the incident as a case of murder linked to a terrorist enterprise.

The mayor of Trappes, Ali Rabeh, stated that a gunman fired from a vehicle at several people he encountered early Friday morning. Local reports suggest that the number of wounded may be higher, with a 12‑year‑old child possibly among the injured.

Firefighters and police continue to secure the area, with an extensive deployment of emergency services on site. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the scene and await further statements.

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