Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’ after deadly shooting near Paris
South China Morning Post's headline. Reported by South China Morning Post, The Guardian UK, France 24, The Independent, The Sydney Morning Herald, Vanguard and 2 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Independent, a gunman fired from a vehicle at three locations in the Paris suburbs, killing one and injuring five, in an attack French authorities described as racially motivated. The Guardian and South China Morning Post reported the attack took place on Friday, with the shooting in Trappes and Verrière. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned it as a "racist terrorist attack", according to the Sydney Morning Herald and MyJoyOnline. The Times of India reported Macron saying the victims were targeted because of their skin colour or perceived religion, and that the suspect's statements indicated the attack had been planned in advance. France 24 reported authorities are investigating it as a potentially racist and Islamophobic terrorist attack. Sources differ on the wounded and the location details, and the story is developing.
Key points
- The Independent reported a gunman fired from a vehicle at three locations in the Paris suburbs.
- One person was killed and five injured, according to The Independent and France 24.
- South China Morning Post said a 12-year-old girl was shot eight times in the attack.
- The Times of India quoted Macron saying the victims were targeted because of their skin colour or perceived religion.
- France 24 reported authorities are investigating the shooting as a potentially racist and Islamophobic terrorist attack.
What we know
- One person was killed and five others wounded in the Paris suburbs, according to France 24.
- A gunman fired from a car, according to The Guardian and South China Morning Post.
- The Times of India reported Macron said the suspect's statements indicated the attack had been planned in advance.
What we don't know
- The excerpts do not say whether a suspect has been arrested or charged.
What happens next
- France 24 reported authorities are investigating the shooting as a potentially racist and Islamophobic terrorist attack.
Sources differ: The Guardian reports a 12-year-old girl among the injured, while the other sources do not specify this detail in the excerpts supplied.
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Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’ after deadly shooting near Paris. According to The Independent, a gunman fired from a vehicle at three locations in the Paris suburbs, killing one and injuring five, in an attack French authorities described as racially motivated. The Guardian and South China Morning Post reported the attack took place on Friday, with the shooting in Trappes and Verrière. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned it as a "racist terrorist attack", according to the Sydney Morning Herald and MyJoyOnline. The Times of India reported Macron saying the victims were targeted because of their skin colour or perceived religion, and that the suspect's statements indicated the attack had been planned in advance. France 24 reported authorities are investigating it as a potentially racist and Islamophobic terrorist attack. Sources differ on the wounded and the location details, and the story is developing. Covered by 8 publications. South China Morning Post: Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’ after deadly shooting near Paris. The Guardian UK: Macron condemns racism after one killed in terrorist shooting near Paris. France 24: Macron condemns racist terrorist attack in Paris suburb. The Independent: Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’ after one killed and five injured in Paris shootings. The Sydney Morning Herald: Deadly shooting outside Paris a ‘terrorist attack’, say police. Vanguard: Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’ after deadly shooting near Paris. The Times of India: ‘A racist terror attack’: Emmanuel Macron condemns deadly shooting near Paris. MyJoyOnline: Deadly shooting near Paris is a ‘racist terrorist attack’, Macron says.
Who is covering it
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’ after deadly shooting near Paris A gunman firing from his car killed one person and wounded five – including a 12-year-old girl shot eight times – in the Paris suburbs on Friday, in what the French presidency condemned as a “racist terrorist attack”. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the working-class town of Trappes southwe 23 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Macron condemns racism after one killed in terrorist shooting near Paris Gunman opens fire from car in Trappes and Verrière, killing one and injuring five others, including a 12-year-old girl Emmanuel Macron has condemned racism in French society after a gunman opened fire from a car west of Paris on Friday, killing one person, wounding a 12-year-old girl and injuring fo 23 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Macron condemns racist terrorist attack in Paris suburb Adding to the tensions, France is reeling from a shooting that authorities are investigating as a potentially racist and Islamophobic terrorist attack. One person was killed and five others wounded in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière, including a 12-year-old girl who was shot eight times 24 Oct · Tier 2
- The Independent United Kingdom Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’ after one killed and five injured in Paris shootings A gunman fired from a vehicle at three locations in the Paris suburbs in what French authorities described as a racially motivated attack 23 Oct · Tier 3
- The Sydney Morning Herald Australia Deadly shooting outside Paris a ‘terrorist attack’, say police French President Emmanuel Macron described the shootings as a “racist terrorist attack” and warned of the pressure on the nation due to weeks of unrest. 23 Oct · Tier 3
- Vanguard Nigeria Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’ after deadly shooting near Paris A gunman firing from his car killed one person and wounded five -- including a 12-year-old girl shot eight times -- in the Paris suburbs Friday, in what the French presidency condemned as a "racist terrorist attack". 23 Oct · Tier 3
- The Times of India India ‘A racist terror attack’: Emmanuel Macron condemns deadly shooting near Paris "These people were targeted because of their skin colour or perceived religion, and for no other reason," Macron said after meeting officials and residents in Trappes. "There is no place for this in France." Macron also said the suspect's statements indicated that the attack had been planned in adva 23 Oct · Tier 3
- MyJoyOnline Ghana Deadly shooting near Paris is a ‘racist terrorist attack’, Macron says French President Emmanuel Macron has labelled a gun attack in a Parisian suburb which killed one person and injured five others "a racist terrorist attack". 24 Oct · Tier 3
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