French MMA fighter killed in Paris shooting

Athlete Pengo Bossio Vangi has died at the age of 26 after a shooting in the town of Trapp near Paris. His death was reported by the club Atch Academy in the social network.

On Friday, an armed man opened fire at several locations in the Yveline department. As a result, one person died and five others were seriously injured. Among the victims was a 12-year-old girl. The shooter used automatic weapons while in the car. He was later arrested and placed in custody.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said prosecutors qualified the incident as a terrorist attack. According to the preliminary version, the crime could have been committed on the basis of racial hatred.

Former French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera offered her condolences to the victim's family, his club and coach. She also spoke out against the spread of hate in the country.

Bossio Vangi represented the Atch Academy and performed at the amateur level in the welterweight category up to 77 kg and medium - up to 84 kg. His sports statistics show three victories and four defeats.