Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation

A man suspected of a deadly gun attack near Paris has left custody and been placed under psychiatric observation, French anti-terrorism officials have said.

Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation

TL;DR

  • The suspect in a deadly gun attack near Paris has been moved from custody to psychiatric observation.
  • The attack, described by President Macron as 'racist', targeted people of migrant origin, resulting in one death and five injuries.
  • A psychiatric evaluation will determine if the suspect is fit for interrogation.
  • The suspect had cannabis and cocaine in his system, and 'Mein Kampf' was found at his home.
  • The victim, Pengo Bossio Wangi, was a 26-year-old French-Congolese martial artist.
  • Three people were seriously injured, including a 12-year-old girl in critical condition.