The suspect acted out of racial hatred as French authorities investigate possible warning signs.
On Monday, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that the psychiatric evaluation of the suspect in Friday’s shooting, which left one person dead and five injured in Trappes, on the outskirts of Paris, does not change its classification as a “racist terrorist attack.”
Nuñez stressed that the 39-year-old man “acted to kill people who, in his eyes, should not integrate into French society because they were simply of foreign origin.”
The suspect’s police custody was temporarily suspended over the weekend so he could undergo a psychiatric evaluation. The decision raised questions from Yassine Bouzrou, the lawyer representing the family of the person killed, about the judicial handling of cases involving far-right terrorist violence.
“The seriousness of the act, the fact that it is a racist terrorist attack, does not change. There is no attempt to downplay it” because the alleged perpetrator of the shooting is undergoing psychiatric observation, Nuñez said.
The Interior Minister insisted that “he is an individual driven by hatred and racism, and that is why he killed.” Nuñez said he understood the family’s questions about a possible failure to prevent the attack and monitor the suspect, but noted that the man was not known to intelligence services.
#France 🇫🇷: A gunman carried out a racially motivated shooting attack in Trappes, Yvelines on October 23. As a result 1 person killed and 5 injured.
The perpetrator seemingly used a customized British 9x19mm “STEN” Mk II submachine gun fitted with a grip and foregrip. pic.twitter.com/M1DYz0N9uY
In this regard, Nuñez explained that some perpetrators carry out attacks suddenly, without authorities having detected any prior warning signs.
“They are somewhat isolated individuals, steeped in racist ideology, who feed on the prevailing discourse and suddenly take action,” Nuñez said, stressing that such cases are particularly difficult to detect in advance.
In any case, he promised that “everything will be brought to light in this matter to determine whether there were warning signs or not,” adding that the judicial authorities would have to answer the questions raised by the family.
Nuñez emphasized that part of the radicalization process can take place through social media and that platforms have an obligation to report content when they detect illegal material, particularly content related to terrorism.
Meanwhile, the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office reported that several members of the shooter’s family and circle of friends, who had been arrested as part of the investigation, were released on Sunday.
Florida A&M Shooting Leaves 11 People Shot Near University
The Florida A&M shooting left 11 people with gunshot wounds and one additional person injured on Saturday, October 24, near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee.
The shooting occurred shortly before 8:00 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, just hours after the university’s homecoming football game.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said 12 people were injured in total. Eleven were shot, while the 12th person was injured while fleeing the scene.
The victims included six adults and six minors. The youngest was an 11-year-old child.
Police said at least three victims suffered serious injuries. One of them, a minor, remained in critical condition as of Sunday morning.
The other eight shooting victims were reported in stable condition. By Sunday morning, five victims had been released from the hospital, while six remained hospitalized.
Police said one of the injured was a student at Florida A&M University. The university confirmed that it was aware of the incident near campus.
The 12th victim was identified by Revell as the grandmother of one of the shooting victims. She was injured while trying to escape the area during the panic.
The shooting took place during homecoming weekend, when thousands of students, alumni and visitors had gathered in Tallahassee for celebrations and the football game.
Florida A&M University issued a safety alert urging people to avoid the area around Bragg Stadium and Perry Street while police investigated.
The university said its campus remained safe but asked community members to allow law enforcement to carry out its work.
🚨At least 12 people are injured, including six children, in a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for #Florida A&M University. #Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell told reporters that no arrests had been made yet following the Saturday… pic.twitter.com/G0MSaiSAkF
The Florida A&M shooting occurred after the university’s homecoming football game at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
Florida A&M’s Rattlers lost 31-28 to the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions in the homecoming game earlier that day.
Police said preliminary information indicates that a physical altercation between two or three people preceded the shooting.
Chief Revell said investigators believe one shooter was involved. However, no arrests had been made and no suspect had been identified as of Sunday morning.
The Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Officers, detectives, sergeants and forensic personnel remained at the scene, collecting evidence and reviewing information from witnesses.
Revell said police were still working to determine exactly what happened and to identify those responsible.
The police chief described the incident as an isolated event and said there was no indication that it was a random attack against the university.
He also said that about two dozen officers were already in the area when the altercation broke out, given the large crowds present for homecoming.
The shooting occurred in a crowded area near the stadium, where families, students and visitors had gathered after the game.
The presence of children among the victims has intensified concern about gun violence affecting young people in the United States.
Police have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Tallahassee Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or confirmed a motive.
The investigation remains active and officials have warned that preliminary details could change as evidence is reviewed.
As of 11:30 p.m., the Tallahassee Police Department is continuing its active investigation into a shooting that occurred just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets. Read the full news release: https://t.co/wNqNznTLyb
The Florida A&M shooting is the latest in a series of mass shootings that continue to affect communities across the United States.
The incident occurred near one of the country’s historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs.
Florida A&M University was founded in 1887 and has played a central role in expanding access to higher education for Black students in the United States.
The university is a symbol of the struggle of Black communities against racial segregation and structural racism in American education.
Homecoming is one of the most important cultural events at HBCUs. It brings together students, alumni, families and local residents in celebrations that strengthen community ties.
The shooting has cast a shadow over those celebrations and raised questions about public safety around large public events.
Gun violence remains a persistent crisis in the United States. Mass shootings occur regularly in schools, universities, public spaces, workplaces and residential areas.
The country continues to face political divisions over gun control, background checks, access to firearms and community-based violence prevention.
Advocacy groups have called for stronger measures to reduce access to weapons by people at risk of committing violence.
They have also urged investment in youth programs, mental health services and community intervention initiatives.
The Tallahassee shooting highlights the impact of gun violence beyond those directly targeted. Bystanders, families and entire communities can be affected by a single act of violence.
The injury of a grandmother fleeing the scene illustrates how panic and fear can harm people who were not involved in the original dispute.
Geopolitical Context
The Florida A&M shooting has implications beyond Tallahassee because it reflects the broader crisis of gun violence in the United States.
Gun violence affects public health, education, economic activity and social cohesion across the country.
Mass shootings near universities and sporting events undermine confidence in public spaces and create fear among students and families.
The incident is particularly significant because it occurred at an HBCU during homecoming, a moment of cultural pride and community gathering.
HBCUs have historically played a vital role in advancing educational opportunity and civil rights in the United States.
Violence near these institutions adds to concerns about the safety of Black students and communities, particularly in a country still marked by racial inequality.
The shooting may also intensify national debate over gun legislation, policing and the protection of young people.
Federal, state and local authorities face growing pressure to address both the availability of firearms and the social conditions that contribute to violence.
For Tallahassee, the incident represents a major test for public safety institutions and community leaders.
The university has asked for calm and cooperation while police continue their investigation.
The immediate priority is to identify those responsible and support the victims and their families.
The Florida A&M shooting is a reminder that gun violence remains one of the most urgent social and political challenges facing the United States.
Three victims are in critical or serious condition after gunfire near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee; no arrests have been made.
At least 11 people were wounded in a shooting near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee on October 24, including three who suffered serious injuries, police said. One victim is in critical condition.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said eight other victims were in stable condition. A university student was among those injured.
Preliminary information indicates that the shooting followed a dispute involving several people, according to authorities. Police believe the incident was isolated rather than a random attack targeting the university.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Local authorities have urged members of the public to provide information that could help identify those responsible.
At least 12 people were injured in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, local police and the university sayhttps://t.co/3ik4danrqj
The shooting also left a family member injured as people fled the scene. A grandmother of one of the victims was hurt while trying to escape, bringing the reported number of people injured in the incident to 12 when non-gunshot injuries are included.
Reports from local media indicated that six adults and six minors were among those affected, including an 11-year-old child. The reports did not clarify how those figures corresponded to the 11 people shot and the additional person injured while fleeing.
Florida A&M University, founded in 1887, is a historically Black institution based in Tallahassee. The shooting occurred near its facilities, although police have said preliminary findings do not indicate that the university itself was the target.
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One person was killed and four were seriously injured in three shootings in Trappes and La Verrière.
France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office will take charge of the investigation into the shootings that took place Friday about 20 miles from Paris, in which one person was killed and four were seriously injured.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, who announced that he would travel to the scene, said three shootings occurred in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière. The perpetrator, who was arrested, used an automatic weapon.
The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT) said it had opened an investigation into murder and attempted murder targeting people because of their “actual or perceived race, ethnicity, nationality or religion.”
The other charges are weapons possession and terrorist conspiracy to prepare crimes against individuals. The Police Anti-Terrorism Subdirectorate (SDAT) will lead the investigation in coordination with intelligence services.
🔴 Une fusillade a éclaté ce vendredi matin à Trappes et La Verrière (Yvelines), faisant au moins un mort et 4 blessés. Un homme a été interpellé par la BAC à Coignières. pic.twitter.com/n2El3MQY1S
The text reads, “A shooting broke out this Friday morning in Trappes and La Verrière (Yvelines), leaving at least one person dead and four others injured. A man was arrested by the anti-crime brigade (BAC) in Coignières.”
The incidents occurred at around 10:30 a.m. (8:30 GMT), when the perpetrator fired several bursts of gunfire at people who were on the street.
La Verrière Mayor Nicolas Dainville explained that three people were injured, including a 12-year-old girl who was struck by eight bullets and whose condition had been stabilized. The other two injured people are men, ages 29 and 49, who were taken to two major hospitals in the Paris region.
Although the mayor insisted on caution regarding the nature of the incidents, he said the perpetrator appeared to have selected his victims, specifically Black people.
Authorities arrested the suspect in Coignières and identified him as Kevin, a native of Saint-Cyr, another town in the same department. “He fired randomly and wanted to carry out a massacre,” said Trappes Mayor Ali Rabeh, who specified that the deceased victim was of African origin and that another of the injured people, who is in very serious condition, is of Maghrebi origin.
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