
A man has been arrested after shooting at people in Trappes and La Verrière.
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The shooting comes at a time of concern about the cost of living and previous riots in France.
The man was arrested in the neighboring town of Coignières after shooting at people in Trappes and Verrière at around 10.30am on Friday.
One is said to have been killed and four injured, but it is feared that there may be more casualties, as the emergency services are still at the scene.
The incident is being investigated as a suspected act of terrorism according to a local prosecutor, writes France24
"An individual shot from his car at several people along the road in Trappes and La Verriere," writes the mayor of Trappes, Ali Rabeh, on Instagram.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that the case "was very serious" and that "all resources and security forces were fully mobilized".
The shooting comes at a time when there are fears of new riots and demonstrations against the high cost of living, this coming weekend.
Last weekend's riots the worst seen in years.
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