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One dead in France shooting near Paris

Gunman opened fire from a vehicle in the town of Trappes before being arrested by police; French PM confirms casualties, authorities investigating motive

Riots in France

One person was killed and four others wounded Friday morning in a shooting in the town of Trappes, near Paris, France. According to initial reports, a gunman opened fire indiscriminately from a vehicle before being arrested by police forces called to the scene.

Early reports spoke of one dead and three wounded, but France's prime minister later confirmed the number of wounded stood at four. The motive for the shooting has not yet been established, and the suspect is in police custody.

The French prime minister addressed the incident, saying: "Very serious events have just occurred in Trappes, in the Yvelines department. One person was killed and four others were wounded. The suspect has been arrested and placed in police custody."

According to him, French authorities are handling the incident, and security and law enforcement forces have been mobilized for this purpose.

"All security forces and law enforcement authorities have been fully mobilized to handle the incident. The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office has announced it is monitoring the situation. The competent authorities will provide updates later," the prime minister added.

The announcement by the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office that it is following developments does not at this stage constitute confirmation that the shooting was carried out with a terrorist motive.

According to information released so far, the suspect has been arrested and placed in police custody. Authorities have not yet released details about his identity or the motive that allegedly led him to open fire.

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