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Sannois: a man found shot to death in an apartment transformed into a gambling den

A 27-year-old man was found dead, shot in the head, in an apartment in Sannois, in Val-d'Oise, Friday afternoon. The events took place in accommodation converted into a clandestine gambling den, probably used for poker games, according to a police source.

A disturbing crime scene

Alerted by a call, emergency services intervened and discovered the lifeless body of the victim with a gunshot wound to the head. According to another police source, a man himself contacted the authorities to report having committed this murder.

When they arrived, the police found that the alleged perpetrator had already fled.

The investigation entrusted to a specialized unit

The identity of the victim, aged 27, was confirmed by investigators, but the exact circumstances of the tragedy remain to be clarified. The case was entrusted to the Val-d'Oise division for the fight against organized and specialized crime, due to the suspicious nature of the location and the method of operation.

An apartment transformed into an illegal game room

The apartment where the tragedy took place was apparently transformed into a clandestine games room, a discreet place but often associated with illicit activities. This type of undeclared establishment sometimes attracts individuals involved in criminal networks or settling scores.

A privileged criminal trail

Investigators are trying to understand whether this murder is linked to a personal dispute, an altercation during a poker game, or a possible settling of scores. The testimonies and elements collected on site will be crucial to trace the perpetrator.

The next expected developments

As investigations continue, authorities are calling for caution in the face of a surge in illegal gambling dens in certain urban areas. The local population remains shocked by this violent act that occurred in their town.

This murder, which combines illegal gambling and armed violence, is a reminder of the dangers linked to these clandestine networks. The coming days could make it possible to identify and arrest the fugitive, thanks to the analysis of clues collected on site.

Source : Europe 1