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Saturday evening, a shooting took place in the northern districts of Marseille, leaving 2 dead and 4 injured. Here’s what we know about this attack.
Drama in Marseille. Late Saturday, September 28, a shooting took place in the northern neighborhoods. The attack took place in the city of Iris around 11 p.m. Here is what we know about this news item.
What happened?
According to information reported by BFM Marseille Provence and the local newspaper Provencethe victims, men aged 25 to 35, were in an association premises converted into a shisha bar, which was targeted by Kalashnikov-type assault rifle fire.
How many victims?
Two fatally injured victims died on the spot. Three other injured people are in critical condition, according to details from France Bleu Provence.
What is the motive for the attack?
According to BFMTV, the victims were hit by 7.62 mm and 9 mm caliber projectiles. The motive for the shooting remains unknown for the moment and it is unknown whether the victims were intentionally targeted, says La Provence. Furthermore, the police discovered a burned vehicle in the 14th arrondissement.
A crime against the backdrop of settling scores?
Although the motive for the crime has not yet been established, Marseille public prosecutor Nicolas Bessone indicated that the modus operandi of the homicides suggested a possible link with drug trafficking. Although most of the victims were known to the police, particularly some involved in drug cases, none of them had “a serious drug-related record,” said the prosecutor.
