On December 12, the Carole police were notified of a shooting scene on Boulevard Jacques Bertrand by witnesses who heard gunshots. CCTV cameras present on site reveal that a man was chased by several individuals, including one who was armed with a pistol. When questioned, the victim provides details about his attacker. “The shooter is around 25 years old, of average height and has a squint in his eyes. He even shows a photo of the suspect on Facebook. According to the victim, the latter would sell narcotics and would not accept that other people are hanging around in the street without providing themselves,” detailed the prosecution during the hearing.
The man targeted by the attempted murder formally recognizes Mohamed L. in a photo panel. The 21-year-old suspect was finally arrested the day after the incident. “The latter is wearing a long jacket identical to that of the shooter and his mobile phone reveals the presence of a photo showing him posing with a pistol and a second image wearing the same sweatshirt as the attacker,” added the prosecutor’s attorney. .
Mohamed L. denies being the perpetrator of the shooting and affirms that it is his cousin who is the wanted man. An eight-year prison sentence was requested against the defendant by the prosecution. The defense requested an acquittal. Judgment expected on June 24.
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