One Dead, Four Injured in Shooting Near Paris

One person was killed and at least four others were injured after a gunman opened fire on pedestrians from a vehicle in Trappes and La Verrière, west of Paris, on Friday morning, October 23, 2026.

The shooting began around 10:30 a.m., according to French media reports. One of the injured victims is reportedly a 12-year-old girl who was struck by eight bullets and remains in critical condition.

Police arrested the suspect shortly after the shooting in the nearby town of Coignières. He remains in custody, and his motive is still unknown.

French authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack. The country’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor is monitoring the case but has not taken over the investigation.

Trappes Mayor Ali Rabeh confirmed the fatality and expressed condolences to the victim’s family, while offering support to those injured and thanking emergency services for their swift response.