Man killed in shooting rampage near Paris identified as martial arts fighter

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

A 26-year-old amateur mixed martial arts fighter was killed in a shooting rampage in the Paris suburbs on Friday. The Atch Academy in Aubervilliers, north of Paris, identified the victim as Pengo Bossio Wangi. His club paid tribute to him in an Instagram statement, writing: 'Pengo was one of us,' and remembering his smile, energy and generosity.

A gunman fired from a vehicle at three locations in Trappes and La Verrière, wounding at least five other people. Among the wounded was a 12-year-old girl. French authorities described the attack as racially motivated.

French President Emmanuel Macron said it was 'a racist terror attack' and that the victims were targeted because of their 'skin color or perceived religion'. A suspect was arrested soon after the shooting, and France's National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's office took charge of the investigation.

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• Man killed in suspected racist attack near Paris identified as martial arts fighterAn amateur mixed martial arts fighter was the man killed in Friday’s shooting rampage near Paris, his club said, identifying the victim of what French President Emmanuel Macron called a racist terror attack.News4Jax · 24 Oct, 10:18
• Man killed in suspected racist attack near Paris identified as martial arts fighterAn amateur mixed martial arts fighter was the man killed in Friday’s shooting rampage near Paris, his club said, identifying the victim of what French President Emmanuel Macron called a racist terror attack.Clickorlando · 24 Oct, 10:18

In this story: Pengo Bossio Wangi · Emmanuel Macron · Atch Academy · Paris · Trappes · La Verrière

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