Gunman opens fire with WWII-era submachine gun in Trappes, killing one and injuring a child
A shooter used a STEN-type submachine gun in a Paris suburb, killing one person and wounding a 12-year-old girl; a suspect was detained nearby.
At approximately 10:30 am, a shooter unleashed fire from a WWII-style STEN submachine gun while driving through a suburb of Paris near Trappes, killing one individual and wounding a 12-year-old girl, as well as two men aged 29 and 49 who were taken to separate hospitals. Police apprehended a suspect in the vicinity shortly after the attack. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed that four people were injured and one dead, and announced that all security forces and the judicial authority have been fully mobilised.
The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office is overseeing the investigation, and local officials said the situation remains unstable. Mayors Nicolas Dainville and Ali Rabeh expressed condolences, praised the emergency response, and announced a psychological support unit for the community.
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Why it matters
The attack highlights ongoing security concerns in French suburbs and prompts a coordinated law-enforcement response.
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