On Friday morning, a drive‑by shooting erupted in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière, Yvelines, west of Paris. Gunfire rang out across several streets, and emergency services were called to the scene.
Among the five people hit by the bullets, one person was killed and four were wounded. A 12‑year‑old girl, on her way to school, was among the injured; her condition was reported as stable. The mayor of La Verrière, Nicolas Dainville, added that two men, aged 29 and 49, were taken to separate hospitals for treatment.
Police say the attacker, a 38‑year‑old man, opened fire from a vehicle and then fled toward the neighbouring town of Coignières. Officers intercepted him there and placed him under house arrest.
Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, "L’ensemble des moyens des forces de sécurité et de l’autorité judiciaire sont pleinement mobilisés.
The Prime Minister condemned the "very serious" acts, underscoring the gravity of the incident. Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, "L’ensemble des moyens des forces de sécurité et de l’autorité judiciaire sont pleinement mobilisés." The National Anti‑Terrorism Prosecutor's Office (Parquet national antiterroriste) announced it was monitoring the case closely.
Ali Rabeh, mayor of Trappes, described the shooter’s intent, stating, "He wanted to cause carnage." The mayor noted that the individual had fired from his vehicle at several people encountered in Trappes and La Verrière.
With the suspect in custody, investigators are piecing together the sequence of events and motives. The anti‑terrorism prosecutor’s office continues to lead the inquiry, while security forces remain on alert in the Yvelines department.
The incident prompted heightened security measures in the affected areas. Local authorities worked to ensure the safety of residents while the investigation continued.
