A tragic incident unfolded in Paris's 20th arrondissement when a car plowed into a cafe terrace, killing one person and injuring six others.

The driver, identified as 24-year-old Karamoko S.

, was arrested at the scene.

Initially treated as an accident, the investigation has been reclassified as attempted murder based on the suspect's statements during custody.

Witnesses reported the vehicle passing by the establishment multiple times before deliberately accelerating towards the terrace.

The suspect, who reportedly suffers from schizophrenia and claimed to hear voices, has been transferred to a psychiatric infirmary for evaluation.

The incident has left the usually quiet neighborhood near Père Lachaise Cemetery in shock.