Regarding the facts of this Friday, an investigation has been opened into counts of murder, intentional homicide and aggravated violence. In front of a police officer, the suspect stated that he acted because he was “racist”, confirmed to TF1 and LCI on Saturday, a source familiar with the matter. In addition, the police found, near the shooter, in addition to “a 1911 US Army Colt 45”, “two or three loaded magazines, a box of 45 mm cartridges, with at least 25 cartridges inside”.
The investigations have for the time being entrusted to the 2nd district of the judicial police and to the criminal brigade. “The national anti-terrorist prosecutor’s office has not taken action for the moment”, said the prosecutor. “The racist motive of the facts will be part of the investigations which have just begun with large numbers of the regional directorate of the judicial police.added the magistrate.
“He obviously acted alone” and “obviously wanted to attack strangers” added Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.