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Macron calls Paris suburb shooting a racist terrorist attack
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Emmanuel Macron said gunfire in Trappes and La Verrière killed one person and injured five on Friday. He said victims were targeted for skin colour or religion during a 15-minute spree. A 12-year-old girl suffered eight gunshot wounds. Police arrested a 39-year-old suspect in La Verrière as France's national anti-terror prosecutor formally took the case.
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What It Means For You
- Residents of Trappes and La Verrière may face heightened patrols after Macron labelled the attack racist terrorism.
- Parents near affected playgrounds and clinics should expect continued security reviews.
- Communities targeted for skin colour or religion may seek victim support services Macron urged the public to uphold.
What's Happening
- Macron visited Trappes after a gunman fired from a car for about 15 minutes.
- One person died and five were injured, including a 12-year-old girl with eight gunshot wounds.
- Police arrested a 39-year-old suspect on the N10 road in La Verrière.
Suburban anti-terror probe
- The national anti-terror prosecutor said the case involves murder linked to a terrorist enterprise.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said three injured victims remained in serious condition.
- Mayor Ali Rabeh said shots hit a petrol station, medical centre and playground.
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