Europe · 23 October 2026 to 23 October 2026 · 4 headlines · BBC News, France 24
The Trappes drive-by shootings west of Paris
President Emmanuel Macron has described the deadly shooting in Trappes, west of Paris, as a "racist terrorist attack," calling it a turning point for France. His comments followed the interior minister's earlier characterization of the assault as "clearly terrorist," with a counter-terrorism investigation now underway. Details on the attacker's identity, motive specifics, casualty count, and any arrests remain unreported.
As it ran
23 October 2026
- Deadly shooting near Paris investigated as 'crime of terrorism', minister says BBC News
- Deadly shooting west of Paris ‘clearly terrorist’ attack, interior minister says France 24
- Deadly shooting near Paris is a 'racist terrorist attack', Macron says BBC News
- Macron says 'racist terrorist attack’ in Trappes marks turning point for France France 24
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