In Paris suburb, gunman kills 1 and wounds 4; possible terrorist attack, suspect wanted

Shooting in Trappes

Authorities said a gunman fired from a car in Trappes on Friday, killing one person and wounding four. Prosecutors are investigating the case as a potential terrorist act.

The article describes the gunman as wanted in its headline but gives no details about his identity or whether he has been apprehended. Officials said at least two victims came from immigrant backgrounds.

Victims and eyewitness account

Nicolas Dainville, mayor of La Verriere, told Agence France-Presse that a 12-year-old girl was seriously wounded after being shot eight times. She was in stable condition. Rabeh said the gunman fired in a “relatively random” manner. Rabeh said the person killed was “of African origin” and a wounded person in critical condition was “of north African origin.” The mayor said he did not want to make a “definitive” statement about the motive, and described the absence of more casualties as a “miracle.” Samy, a Trappes resident, told AFP he saw a body from his window.

Officials respond to attack

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu wrote on X that the case was “very serious” and that security forces and the judiciary were fully mobilized. President Emmanuel Macron said the nation was standing with the victims.

French police promised a larger presence after a week of overnight curfews across the country. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said about 70,000 law enforcement officers and gendarmes would be deployed, with elite police units helping protect public buildings.

Security measures and closures

Authorities also planned to deploy helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons. The article does not explain how these measures relate specifically to the Trappes investigation. Major Paris museums, including the Louvre, were set to close. Art Basel Paris canceled its weekend program because of safety concerns, the Associated Press reported.