Ritsia Bossio Wangi, sister of Pengo Bossio Wangi, recounts her brother's death in a racist attack in France, while the suspect claims his actions were not terrorist.
Ritsia speaks out about her brother's death
Ritsia, sister of Pengo Bossio Wangi, gave her first television interview on Sunday, November 1st, discussing her brother’s death. She spoke to the French program Sept à Huit about the tragic incident that took her brother’s life.Pengo Bossio Wangi's character
Ritsia described her brother as "exceptional," highlighting his humor, empathy, and deep interest in people’s lives and struggles. She said she could not imagine life without him and recalled his dreams of family, children, and being present for their weddings.Learning of Pengo's death
Ritsia learned of her brother’s injury from a journalist who told her he was among the seriously injured in the Trappes shooting. She went to the police station but got no information. She later learned of his death when her mother arrived at their home and said the police were coming, which she interpreted as confirmation of his death.Suspect admits premeditation
On October 29th, the anti-terrorism public prosecutor, Olivier Christen, said the main suspect, Kévin Tessier, admitted to premeditating the attack. He claimed to have targeted people of "Muslim or African, North African type," and stated he chose Trappes because "it is a haven for Islamists."Suspect denies terrorist intent
Kévin Tessier disputes the claim of terrorist intent, calling his actions legitimate. He denied wanting to kill children, saying he might have been mistaken about the age of the 11-year-old victim. He expressed no regret and was placed under formal investigation and provisional detention on October 29th.
