Kévin Tessier launched a terrorist attack in two Parisian suburbs on October 23, leaving one dead and seven injured while claiming he acted “for France,” Noovo Info reported.
The 39-year-old suspect confessed to investigators that he drank large amounts of coffee and took cocaine before embarking on a shooting spree. He targeted Trappes, a town in the Paris outskirts he viewed as an Islamist stronghold, firing 128 shell casings across multiple locations.
The attack claimed the life of Pengo Bossio Wangi, a young French mixed martial arts prospect. The incident immediately inflamed political debates across France, triggering protests in support of the victims and rallies against the spread of racist hatred.
During his interrogation, Tessier detailed waking up at around 5 a.m. to prepare his weapons and load a sports bag. Disappointed that his booby-trapped apartment failed to explode, he drove directly to Trappes to carry out the shootings.
He shot at a Black man walking alone, followed by two men he perceived as Maghrebi. His attempt to shoot a veiled woman failed when his firearm jammed. Confronted by a young Black girl wearing a veil, he shouted at her to pray before shooting her.
| Incident Detail | Reported Figure / Fact |
|---|---|
| Date of Attack | October 23 |
| Shell Casings Recovered | 128 |
| Suspect Age | 39 years old |
When police informed him that the victim was an 11-year-old child who sustained serious injuries, Tessier stated he would not have targeted a child. He expressed no remorse for the adult victims, smiling and laughing when asked why he felt no guilt.
Police searches of his home revealed a copy of Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” along with self-drawn stickers for the far-right National Rally party. Investigators also uncovered a list containing the names and phone numbers of three left-wing or ecological lawmakers alongside activist Assa Traoré.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Marine Tondelier expressed deep concern over the discovery of the target list. However, the national antiterrorist prosecutor’s office said that no evidence supports the existence of an active violent plot against the named political figures.
Tessier rejected the label of terrorist during his questioning. “Me, it’s to free my country, that has nothing to do with it. Me, I’m on the good side… I’m acting for France,” he told investigators.
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