Prosecutor confirms racist intent in fatal Trappes shooting

The suspect in a deadly shooting in Trappes has admitted that the violence was driven by racist intent. France's anti-terrorism prosecutor confirmed the confession on Thursday, detailing a terrorist attack that claimed the life of one man and left five other individuals wounded.

Prosecutor Olivier Christen outlined the investigation during a press briefing. He confirmed the extent of the casualties resulting from the shooting near Paris, noting that a twelve-year-old girl was among the five people who sustained injuries.

The incident is being officially handled as a racist terrorist attack. Following the suspect's admission, authorities are continuing to examine the fatal violence.