Pengo Bossio Wangi, 26-year-old MMA fighter, shot dead in "racist terrorist attack" on the outskirts of Paris

The deceased in the shootings that occurred this Friday in Trappes and La Verrière, two towns located in the French department of Yvelines, about 30 kilometers southwest of Paris, is the amateur MMA fighter Pengo Bossio Wangi, 26 years old.

The events occurred around 10:30 a.m., when the perpetrator of the attacks fired several bursts of shots at people who were in the street, according to the BFMTV channel. In addition to the deceased fighter, five people were also injured, including a 12-year-old girl.

The alleged perpetrator, a 39-year-old man, was arrested shortly after by French police, while President Emmanuel Macron called the attack "a racist terrorist attack."

Bossio Wangi competed in the welterweight and middleweight categories and had competed in seven amateur MMA fights, with three wins and four losses. His dream was to be a professional.

The tragic news of his death has shocked the world of French mixed martial arts. His academy has dedicated an emotional farewell to him: "He was one of us. On and off the tatami, he always set an example. He was respectful and willing to help others improve."