A 21-year-old young man was killed in a shooting in Saumur, on Offard Island, Monday June 3 late in the afternoon. Another person was injured by the gunfire, the perpetrator of which is currently being sought.
In Saumur, emotions are running high: a 21-year-old young man was shot and killed in front of a kebab shop on Avenue du Général De Gaulle on Monday June 3.
A shooting broke out around 6:15 p.m. near the Royal Saumur, located on the main axis of Offard Island, hitting two people, one of whom was fatal.
A second victim, injured in the hand,who could not be interviewed at this stage, is currently hospitalizedreported the public prosecutor of Saumur, Alexandra Verron. EShe has to have surgery today.” continues the public prosecutor.
“Investigations are underway to identify and find the shooter and possible accomplices”added the magistrate.
The motive would be “a debt of money”, according to the prosecution.
The perpetrator of the shooting arrived by car, according to a police Source. He was able to escape by this same means. He is actively sought by the police, as well as the driver of the same vehicle.
According to the first elements, “several gunshots“were fired”on public roads“for a debt of money. This, included”between 80 and 100 euros“, “would be at this stage unrelated to drug trafficking“added the prosecution.
The mayor (PS) of Saumur Jackie Goulet, very moved, expressed his compassion for the victim’s family and the city’s merchants.
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