French shooting suspect deliberately targeted Muslims, Africans

It was a deadly attack that had meticulous preparation, according to France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office. A 39-year-old known as Kevin T is suspected of driving through the Paris suburb of Trappes last Friday and shooting at passers-by with a submachine gun. Now authorities say he has acknowledged that it was racially motivated and that he said he felt no remorse. He admitted that he had specifically targeted individuals, to quote him, of Muslim, African or North African background and that he had chosen the location for his actions because, to quote him again, Trapp is a hotbed for Islamists. However, he disputed any terrorist intent, viewing his actions as legitimate. On Thursday, public prosecutor Olivia Christen outlined in detail the suspect's level of preparation, saying Kevin T had paid off his debts, closed his social media accounts and hidden his phone and computer before the attack. Inside his booby-trapped flat, authorities said they found weapons including a magazine, two pairs of brass knuckles, a steel bayonet and a silencer, alongside three gas cylinders previously announced. As well as several books, including a copy of the Koran, the Bible and Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler's manifesto. Kevin T also told authorities he was not a member of any political party, but they said they found stickers in his home featuring the National Rally logo. 30 bore the phrase long live france rn proud to be french 99 with the words 100% french long live france and 98 inscribed with support for law enforcement he indicated that he had personally designed the stickers discovered at his home and that he had ordered them to be manufactured via amazon more than a year ago kristen said kevin t had a history of psychological and psychiatric problems and that initial blood tests had revealed the presence of cannabis, cocaine and antidepressants.