In brief
A 39‑year‑old suspect involved in a deadly car‑gun attack near Paris has been placed under psychiatric observation as authorities evaluate his mental fitness for questioning. The shooting, which began in Trappes and continued in La Verrière, killed one person and injured five, many of whom appeared targeted because of their migrant background. French President Emmanuel Macron labelled the incident a “racist terrorist attack” and called it a turning point for the nation. Authorities have also discovered cannabis, cocaine and reports of a Bible, a Quran and Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf at the suspect’s home.
After a fatal car‑gun attack near Paris on Friday, security officials released the suspect into psychiatric care for assessment of his mental fitness for future interrogation.
The shooting, which began in the suburb of Trappes and then moved to La Verrière, left one person dead and five others injured, most of the victims appearing to have been targeted because of their migrant background.
39‑year‑old Kevin T., identified by media as the accused, is being monitored in a police psychiatric unit for up to 48 hours, PNAT said, following advice from a mental‑health specialist. The evaluation will decide whether he remains in custody.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack as a “racist terrorist attack,” calling it a “turning point” for the nation and stressing that victims were shot because of skin colour or religion.
Authorities also found cannabis and cocaine in the suspect’s bloodstream, and reports from Le Monde suggest a Bible, a Quran and Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf were discovered at his home.
The weapon used was an old semi‑automatic gun, with the suspect firing bursts from his car window as he drove.
The 26‑year‑old victim, martial‑artist Pengo Bossio Wangi, was mourned by his club and community, with tributes highlighting his generosity and leadership.
Three of the injured are still in hospital, including a 12‑year‑old girl whose condition improved according to the mayor of La Verrière.
