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Fatal Shooting at Wissous Range Sparks Investigation into Instructors' Actions

Two instructors are in custody as authorities probe the death of a 31-year-old man during a disarmament attempt at a private shooting range.

Selon les premiers éléments de l’enquête, l’homme décédé a braqué avec une arme à feu chargée le moniteur encadrant la séance de tir. (Image d’illustration).
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Overview

  • A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Thursday evening at a private shooting range in Wissous, Essonne, during a confrontation with instructors.
  • The victim reportedly pointed a loaded firearm at an instructor, prompting two monitors, aged 39 and 45, to intervene and attempt to disarm him.
  • During the struggle, a shot was fired, striking the man in the chest; he died on the spot despite emergency services' efforts.
  • The Évry Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a formal investigation into 'violences avec arme ayant entraîné la mort sans intention de la donner,' with the Essonne Territorial Crime Directorate leading the inquiry.
  • An autopsy is scheduled for later today, and witness interviews are ongoing to reconstruct the events leading to the fatal incident.