Overview
- The 35-year-old suspect, identified as Jean G., was presented to a judge on November 7, placed under formal investigation for attempting to kill seven people, and ordered into pre-trial detention.
- Psychiatric experts concluded his discernment was impaired at the time of the acts, and the prosecutor noted a profile marked by addiction, isolation, and cannabis use.
- The Parquet national antiterroriste did not take over the case due to the absence of established ties to terrorist organizations, though it is keeping the matter under observation.
- During arrest and questioning, he repeatedly invoked religious motives, shouting "Allah Akbar" and telling investigators he had followed "the orders of Allah" to make a "sacrifice."
- Investigators recovered a 35 cm knife blade and a gas canister from his vehicle, which he set on fire before being subdued with a stun device; five people were injured, two seriously whose lives are no longer in immediate danger, and the suspect later expressed regret for his actions.