Gunman in Paris suburb kills 1, wounds several in possible terrorist act, wanted "to cause a bloodbath," officials say
Updated on: October 23, 2026 / 6:05 PM EDT / CBS/AFP
TL;DR
- One person killed and five others wounded in a shooting in Trappes, a Paris suburb.
- Authorities are investigating the incident as a racially motivated terrorist attack.
- The suspect allegedly fired from his car, targeting random individuals, including at a playground.
- A 12-year-old girl was among the seriously injured.
- The gunman used what appeared to be a military-grade or automatic weapon.
- The suspect was arrested in a nearby town after the attack, which lasted less than 15 minutes.
- French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the act as 'racist' and 'premeditated'.
- The investigation is considering whether the victims were targeted based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion.
- The shooting occurs amid heightened tensions in France due to cost-of-living protests and recent riots.
- France is deploying a large law enforcement presence, including elite units, to maintain order during expected demonstrations.