Overview

• The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on May 22, 2025, in the Belsunce neighborhood, a central area known for trafficking activity.
• The victim, reportedly of Algerian nationality, was shot in the chest, with thirteen shell casings recovered at the scene.
• Police arrested a Libyan national shortly after the incident, but no specific motive or suspects have been confirmed.
• Authorities have not yet identified a clear investigative direction, and the Marseille prosecutor’s office has not issued a statement.
• This marks the latest in a series of violent incidents tied to drug-related conflicts in Marseille, with at least 17 homicides recorded so far this year.