Suspect arrested in shooting that killed 3 at Kurdish center in Paris
PBS NewsHourDec 25, 2022
The Facts
At least three people were killed and another three injured in a shooting at a Kurdish cultural center in Paris on Friday — an attack that French authorities are calling racially motivated.
The shooting took place on Rue d'Enghien — a popular shopping street — in the 10th district of Paris at a Kurdish community center, a restaurant, and a hair salon.
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
The French government isn't doing enough to protect the Kurdish community from the persecution and violence that follows them. Kurds should be able to live in peace and security, but complacency among authorities doesn't allow for this. This attack shows the extent to which racist far-right ideologies threaten the peace in France.
Pro-establishment narrative
While the attack is undoubtedly heinous, French authorities — who are doing everything they can to protect Kurdish sites — aren't at fault. Although it's clear that the suspect was targeting foreigners, it's not certain that he was targeting Kurds in particular. Rather than inciting further violence, officials should be left to conduct a thorough investigation.
