Paris-Area Shooting Suspect Charged With Terrorism
French anti-terrorism prosecutors on Thursday charged the suspect in last Friday’s shooting in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise. Prosecutor Olivier Christen said the 39-year-old admitted targeting people of “Muslim, African or North African” appearance. Pengo Bossio Wangi, 26, was killed and seven people, including a child, were injured. The suspect denies terrorist intent.
What’s confirmed
- French anti-terrorism prosecutors on Thursday charged the suspect in last Friday’s shooting in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.
- Prosecutor Olivier Christen said the 39-year-old admitted targeting people of “Muslim, African or North African” appearance.
- Pengo Bossio Wangi, 26, was killed and seven people, including a child, were injured.
- The suspect denies terrorist intent.
Confirmed by 4 independent outlets: BBC, AP, Euronews and Al Jazeera.
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- Now: 96% with 4 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor.Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 96% with 4 independent confirmations.
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