23-Year-Old Found Fatally Stabbed in Thonon-les-Bains Apartment

Authorities suspect the killing is linked to rival gang disputes, with an investigation now underway.

The victim, a 23-year-old man, was discovered in an apartment in the Gare neighborhood of Thonon-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, on December 24, 2024.
Police confirmed the man had been fatally stabbed and was known to law enforcement for prior activities.
Investigators believe the killing may be connected to conflicts between rival youth gangs, based on preliminary findings.
The Thonon-les-Bains prosecutor's office has assigned the case to the Annecy judicial police for further investigation.
The incident highlights a broader trend of rising violence among criminal groups in France, with such cases increasing by 38% from 2022 to 2023.