Suspect admits selecting victims by perceived religion or origin

Crime · First reported 29 Oct, 13:10 · Updated 15:44

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A suspect charged over a shooting in the Paris suburbs admitted targeting people he perceived as Muslim or of African or North African origin. The attack killed one person and injured seven; prosecutors say the suspect denies terrorist intent.

Prosecutors said the 39-year-old suspect admitted selecting victims he perceived as Muslim or of African or North African origin.
The shooting in Trappes and La Verrière killed Pengo Bossio Wangi, 26, and injured seven others, including a child.
The suspect was charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist act or enterprise; reports say he denied terrorist intent.
Investigators found weapon components, books including Mein Kampf, and stickers referring to the National Rally party at the suspect’s home.
President Emmanuel Macron attributed a broader climate of racism to far-right movements; a National Rally lawmaker criticized his remarks.

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Key facts

Suspect: 39-year-old identified as Kevin T.
Location: Trappes and La Verrière, west of Paris.
Casualties: One person killed and seven injured, according to the fuller reports.
Person killed: Pengo Bossio Wangi, 26.
Charges: Murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist act or enterprise.