Prosecutors investigate Paris suburb shooting as possible 'terrorist' attack
An individual opened fire in the street in Trappes and La Verrière, west of Paris, before being apprehended and taken into custody, according to the prime minister.
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Le Monde in English · · 1 min read
An individual opened fire in the street in Trappes and La Verrière, west of Paris, before being apprehended and taken into custody, according to the prime minister.

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