15-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Vaulx-en-Velin in Suspected Drug Dispute

The shooting, near a former drug dealing site, has prompted police reinforcements, emergency measures, and an ongoing investigation.

A 15-year-old was fatally shot in the head on April 7, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM in Vaulx-en-Velin, near Lyon.
The incident occurred at Chemin des Barques, a location previously known as a drug dealing hotspot, raising suspicions of a drug-related territorial conflict.
Local authorities, including Mayor Hélène Geoffroy and Prefect Antoine Guérin, visited the scene to coordinate the response and investigation.
Emergency measures included a temporary lockdown of a nearby primary school, which has since been lifted, and the deployment of significant police reinforcements.
An investigation is underway to identify the shooter, who fled the scene on foot, as police ramp up security in the area.