Corsican Student Killed in Suspected Mafia-Related Mistake

The fatal shooting of a 19-year-old university student highlights ongoing violence linked to organized crime in Corsica, prompting calls for action against mafia influence.

A 19-year-old student from the University of Corte was fatally shot while driving a car believed to belong to her boyfriend, in what investigators suspect was a case of mistaken identity.
The attack occurred in the village of Ponte-Leccia, with the Juridiction interrégionale spécialisée (JIRS) of Marseille taking over the investigation, citing links to organized crime.
This marks the third homicide in Corsica since the start of 2025, underscoring the island's struggle with violence tied to criminal gangs.
Local officials and anti-mafia collectives have denounced the killing, with protests against organized crime planned for February 22 in Ajaccio.
Corsica's leaders are calling for urgent collective action against the growing influence of mafia groups, as the island prepares for a special assembly session on February 27 to address the issue.