Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says
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A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week, killing one person and wounding seven including a child, has admitted to "targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African," prosecutors said on Thursday. He admitted targeting people who appeared Muslim, African or North African. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.
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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'.
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French shooting suspect racially targeted victims – prosecutor
He admitted targeting people who appeared Muslim, African or North African.
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French shooting suspect deliberately targeted Muslims, Africans
A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week, killing one person and wounding seven including a child, has admitted to "targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African," prosecutors said on Thursday. The attack came amid an...
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Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says
The suspect, identified only as Kévin T., admitted to planning the attacks near Paris last week, the prosecutor said. One person was killed and seven wounded.
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