December 3rd 2023.
The events that unfolded this past Saturday in Paris have left the city and the people in a state of shock. A German-Filipino tourist was killed and a British and French man were injured in a hammer attack near the Eiffel Tower.
The perpetrator of this heinous crime was identified as Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab, the son of two Iranian refugees who had converted to Islam in 2015. His radicalization had taken place online through a supporter of the Islamic State. The suspect had posted a video on a social media platform, pledging his allegiance to IS. He had also previously expressed intentions to join IS in Syria.
In response to the attack, France's anti-terrorism prosecutor Jean-Francois Ricard opened an official investigation and three other people from Rajabpour-Miyandoab's entourage and family were detained for questioning. The suspect was Tasered twice by a police officer before being arrested, while reportedly screaming "Allahu Akbar".
French interior minister Gerald Darmanin acknowledged the quick response of the police officers and said that when questioned, the suspect expressed anguish about Muslims in Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories. Flowers were laid at the scene in remembrance of the fatality.
British Foreign Office released a statement saying they were providing support to the British man injured in the attack and were in contact with the French authorities. Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, wished the injured a speedy recovery, and thanked the emergency forces for apprehending the suspect.
Since the attack, a heightened police presence has been seen near the Eiffel Tower as the city continues to grapple with the aftermath of the tragedy.
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