The Guardian
Macron denounces racism after Paris-area shooting leaves one dead and five injured
A gunman firing from a car west of Paris killed one person and injured five, including a 12-year-old girl. Emmanuel Macron visited the scene in Trappes, condemned racism in French society and described the attack as premeditated racist terrorism. The girl was shot eight times and is receiving hospital treatment.
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What to know
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A gunman firing from a car in Trappes and Verrière killed one person and injured five.
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A 12-year-old girl was shot eight times and is receiving treatment in hospital.
Why it matters
Macron’s characterization of the attack links the fatal shooting to the issue of racism in French society.
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