Man Kills One, Wounds Four in Machine Gun Attack in Paris Suburb

A gunman killed one person and injured four others, including a 12-year-old girl, in a shooting incident in a Paris suburb on Friday. The suspect was arrested near the town of Trappes.

According to reports, the attack occurred around 10:30 a.m. local time. French newspaper Le Parisien reported that the perpetrator used a STEN-type submachine gun, dating back to World War II, firing from a vehicle. The motive for the shooting remains unclear.

France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated that emergency services and security forces have been fully mobilized. The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office is monitoring the situation. Local officials described the scene as "not yet stable" while emergency services responded.

The injured 12-year-old girl is reported to be in stable condition. Two men, aged 29 and 49, were transported to different hospitals.

Ali Rabeh, the mayor of Trappes, offered condolences to the deceased's family and support to the victims. He commended the swift intervention of law enforcement and emergency services and announced that the city would establish a psychological support unit. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances and motives behind the attack.