A 39-year-old suspect in a deadly racist attack is being assessed at Paris's psychiatric infirmary.
Suspect held in psychiatric infirmary
The psychiatric infirmary of the Paris police prefecture (I3P) has been hosting since Sunday, October 25, 2026, the 39-year-old suspect in the racist attack that resulted in the death of Pengo Bossio Wangi, 26 years old, on Friday. Custody suspended for evaluation
His custody has been suspended to assess whether he can be questioned by investigators or if he needs to be hospitalized. This suspension allows medical and legal professionals to determine his mental state and whether he can participate in the legal process. Facility previously visited by lawmakers
In March 2024, parliamentarians had visited this facility. Their visit aimed to evaluate the conditions and operations of the I3P, which handles individuals with mental health issues who are involved in legal matters. Racist attack under investigation
The attack that led to the death of Pengo Bossio Wangi is being investigated as a hate crime. Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident and the suspect’s potential motivations.
