Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says
The New York Times World's headline. Reported by The New York Times World, Le Monde in English, RFI English, BBC News, France 24, MyJoyOnline.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Le Monde in English, a 39-year-old suspect in shootings west of Paris has admitted targeting people he considered Muslims, Africans or North Africans, the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office said. Le Monde reported one person killed and five wounded in a drive-by shooting on October 23, and the suspect denies terrorist intent. The New York Times and France 24 reported one person killed and seven wounded. RFI English said the shootings in Trappes and La Verrière left one man dead and several wounded, including an 11-year-old girl. The BBC reported that the suspect, named Kevin T, has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.
Key points
- Le Monde in English says the 39-year-old suspect admitted targeting Muslims, Africans or North Africans.
- The New York Times identifies the suspect only as Kévin T. and reports one person killed.
- RFI English says the shootings in Trappes and La Verrière wounded several people, including an 11-year-old girl.
- The BBC reports Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder linked to a terrorist enterprise.
- France 24 reports the prosecutors made the admission on Thursday.
What we know
- The suspect has admitted targeting people of Muslim, African or North African appearance, according to prosecutors cited by several outlets.
- One person was killed in the shootings, according to Le Monde, The New York Times, RFI English and France 24.
- The suspect has been charged with murder and attempted murder, according to the BBC.
- Le Monde reports the suspect denies any terrorist intent, according to the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office.
What we don't know
- The sources disagree on how many people were wounded, and no source gives a confirmed final count.
Sources differ: Le Monde reported five wounded, while The New York Times and France 24 reported seven wounded.
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Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says. According to Le Monde in English, a 39-year-old suspect in shootings west of Paris has admitted targeting people he considered Muslims, Africans or North Africans, the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office said. Le Monde reported one person killed and five wounded in a drive-by shooting on October 23, and the suspect denies terrorist intent. The New York Times and France 24 reported one person killed and seven wounded. RFI English said the shootings in Trappes and La Verrière left one man dead and several wounded, including an 11-year-old girl. The BBC reported that the suspect, named Kevin T, has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise. Covered by 6 publications. The New York Times World: Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says. Le Monde in English: Suspect in racist Trappes shooting admits targeting 'Muslims, Africans or North Africans,' French prosecutor says. RFI English: Paris suburb shooting suspect 'targeted Muslims, Africans or North Africans'. BBC News: Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says. France 24: French shooting suspect deliberately targeted Muslims, Africans. MyJoyOnline: Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says.
Who is covering it
- The New York Times World United States Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says The suspect, identified only as Kévin T., admitted to planning the attacks near Paris last week, the prosecutor said. One person was killed and seven wounded. 29 Oct · Tier 2
- Le Monde in English France Suspect in racist Trappes shooting admits targeting 'Muslims, Africans or North Africans,' French prosecutor says The 39-year-old, suspected of killing one person and wounding five in a drive-by shooting west of Paris on October 23, denies any terrorist intent, the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office said. 23 h ago · Tier 2
- RFI English France Paris suburb shooting suspect 'targeted Muslims, Africans or North Africans' The man being held over the shootings which took place last Friday in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière – which left one man dead and several people wounded, including an 11-year-old girl – has said he specifically targeted people of Muslim, African or North African appearance, anti-terro 23 h ago · Tier 2
- BBC News United Kingdom Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise. 19 h ago · Tier 2
- France 24 France French shooting suspect deliberately targeted Muslims, Africans A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week, killing one person and wounding seven including a child, has admitted to "targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African," prosecutors said on Thursday. The attack came amid an increasingly tense political cl 19 h ago · Tier 2
- MyJoyOnline Ghana Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says A man suspected of a deadly shooting near Paris last week has admitted targeting people of "Muslim, African or North African" appearance, prosecutors say. 11 h ago · Tier 3
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