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Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted Muslim or African victims, prosecutor says
Original: Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says
A shooting in a Paris suburb is being investigated after the prosecutor said the suspect deliberately targeted people of Muslim or African appearance. The announcement has raised fears of a racially motivated attack and prompted discussion in France about hate crime, security and rising tensions in the suburbs. Authorities have not confirmed a motive beyond the prosecutor's statement.
Why now: The prosecutor's claim that victims were chosen based on race or religion has made it a major story on hate crime and terrorism concerns in France.
Evidence
- Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says · AOL.com
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