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Questions persist over motives of gunman in deadly Trappes attack

Original: After deadly attack in Trappes, which Macron called 'racist,' questions remain over suspected gunman's motives

A deadly shooting in Trappes, a town west of Paris, has been condemned by President Emmanuel Macron as a racist attack. Police have a suspected gunman in custody, but investigators and commentators say his exact motives remain unclear. The case has reignited debate in France over racism, gun violence and security.

Why now: The attack is fresh news and the uncertainty over the suspect's motives, combined with the president calling it racist, is driving public discussion.

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