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

The shooting near Lyon has prompted police reinforcements and community safety measures as investigations continue into gang-related motives.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head on April 7, 2025, on Chemin des Barques in Vaulx-en-Velin, a suburb of Lyon.
The incident occurred in an area previously known as a drug dealing hotspot, with authorities suspecting a link to gang-related drug conflicts.
Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots, and a nearby primary school was temporarily placed on lockdown as a precaution.
Local officials, including the mayor and deputy prefect for security, visited the scene, and additional police reinforcements have been deployed to maintain public safety.
Investigations are ongoing, with law enforcement prioritizing the hypothesis of a drug-related retaliation as the motive for the killing.