Fatal Shooting in Lyon's Duchère Neighborhood Linked to Drug Trafficking

A 31-year-old man was killed in a suspected drug-related shooting, prompting increased police presence as authorities search for the gunman.

A 31-year-old man was shot twice in the chest on Sunday afternoon in Lyon's Duchère neighborhood and succumbed to his injuries despite resuscitation efforts.
Authorities are treating the incident as a drug-related dispute and have launched an investigation led by the Lyon prosecutor's office.
The gunman fled the scene and remains at large, with police actively searching for the suspect.
The Mayor of Lyon, Grégory Doucet, called for calm and announced increased police patrols in the area to ensure public safety.
The Duchère neighborhood has experienced several drug-related shootings in recent years, highlighting ongoing challenges with organized crime in the area.