34-Year-Old Woman Killed in Domestic Violence Incident in Brétigny-sur-Orge
Police arrested the 29-year-old suspect, who was armed with knives, after responding to neighbors' reports of screaming; two children were present at the scene.
- The victim, a 34-year-old woman, was found dead in her apartment in Brétigny-sur-Orge, Essonne, after police responded to reports of her screams late Tuesday night.
- The suspect, her 29-year-old partner, was arrested at the scene and is in custody on charges of 'murder by a partner.'
- Police encountered resistance entering the apartment due to a reinforced door; the suspect later attacked officers with two knives before being subdued with a taser.
- Two children, aged 7 and 4, were present during the incident and have been placed in the care of medical and psychological support teams.
- This marks the second confirmed case of femicide in France in 2025, following a separate incident in Hautmont on January 1.
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