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A 15-year-old minor is suspected of having killed another teenager of his age, this Saturday, April 27, in Châteauroux. The young man had already been indicted for “aggravated robbery with violence” in another case last week.
This Saturday, April 27 in Châteauroux, in Indre, a 15-year-old young man was killed with a knife. The suspect is also 15 years old.
The latter was already known to the police, reveals The Parisian. Last week, the teenager was indicted by a juvenile judge for “aggravated robbery with violence” in another case. Given his age, he was released under judicial supervision.
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Until that moment, his criminal record was still clean. Agnès Auboin, public prosecutor of Châteauroux, however, affirms that he was already involved in another ongoing case, still according to The Parisian.
Brawl on the public highway
A fight broke out around 5:30 p.m. between teenagers in the Saint-Denis district. The victim was stabbed several times in the chest and back, reveals The New Republic. Young Mathis died as a result of his injuries.
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Two hours after the fight, witnesses recognized the perpetrator. Already known by the treatment of criminal records, he is then placed in police custody. A homicide investigation was opened by the prosecution. She was entrusted to the Orléans judicial police.
The event occurs after a series of dramas between minors. The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, reacted with the announcement of a series of measures to combat violence among young people. He speaks in particular of “a possible attenuation” of the minority excuse.
