Man targeted Muslims, Africans and North Africans, French prosecutors say
Prosecutor Olivier Christen said suspect admitted that he chose the location because it was 'a hotbed for Islamists'.
A man in France charged with murder and attempted murder has admitted he targeted individuals “who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African”, prosecutors have said.
France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday that the 39-year-old, identified as Kevin T, had been formally charged in connection with a “terrorist” enterprise. Prosecutor Olivier Christen said Kevin admitted he chose the location because it was “a hotbed for Islamists”.
One person was killed and seven others were injured last Friday when a man fired at people from his car as he drove through the towns of Trappes and La Verriere, west of Paris. He was arrested later that day. A child was among the victims, most of whom had foreign heritage.
During a search of Kevin’s home, authorities found “weapons or weapon components, specifically a magazine, two pairs of brass knuckles, a steel bayonet, and a silencer”, officials said.