Overview

• A 22-year-old suspect, Paul D., has been arrested following a shooting spree in Dunkirk that killed five people on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
• Investigators are exploring a professional revenge motive, as the suspect had prior connections to his first three victims, including an ex-employer and two security guards from a previous workplace.
• The suspect reportedly exhibited a calm and detached demeanor during his arrest and interrogation, with his lawyer suggesting he may not fully grasp the consequences of his actions.
• Two additional victims, believed to be migrants, were killed near a camp, with authorities suggesting they may have been randomly targeted.
• The suspect, who had no prior criminal record, turned himself in to local authorities, and multiple firearms were recovered from his vehicle.