Overview

• 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.