French officials open terror probe after police officer fatally stabbed, attacker shot dead

The anti-terrorism office took charge due to statements the suspect made during the attack.

Anti-terrorism prosecutor Jean-Francois Ricard will lead the probe. When speaking with the media after the attack, Ricard did not provide any details regarding the suspect’s identity or motive. One French judicial official revealed that the 37-year-old suspect was born in Tunisia. Ricard, however, said that several factors led to his office taking over the investigation, such as statements the suspect made during the attack and the fact that he staked out the police station and targeted a police official.