Shooter Trappes admits racist motive: he targeted Muslims and people of African descent

The suspect in the Trappes shooting admitted to targeting individuals of Islamic, African, and North African descent. Initially denying any racist motives, he later confessed to deliberately choosing his victims based on their ethnicity and religion. The attack resulted in one death and five injuries, including an 11-year-old girl. French President Emmanuel Macron labeled the incident a "racist terrorist attack," while the local mayor described it as having a "racist and possibly Islamophobic character." The suspect, previously convicted but not known to intelligence services, claimed he acted in Trappes due to its perceived status as an "Islamist hotspot." An investigation into the attack has been initiated by the French anti-terrorism prosecutor's office, focusing on potential racial and religious motivations. The suspect is set to appear before a Parisian judge soon.