17-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed in Tours; Police Investigate Possible Drug Dispute

The teenager, found with multiple stab wounds, was known to authorities, and investigators are exploring all leads while ruling out terrorism.

A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the Sanitas neighborhood of Tours on the evening of February 26, 2025.
The victim was discovered in an apartment building with nine stab wounds near the heart, and emergency responders were unable to save him.
Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive but are considering a possible drug-related dispute, as the victim was reportedly known for involvement in local drug dealing.
An autopsy and further forensic examinations, including toxicology, have been ordered as part of the ongoing investigation led by the criminal division of the police.
No arrests have been made yet, but police are pursuing leads, including information from public rumors about a potential suspect.