Fatal Stabbing in Bordeaux: Afghan Man Killed in Public Altercation
A 26-year-old Afghan man was fatally stabbed in Place de la Victoire, Bordeaux, during a confrontation with another Afghan man, who remains in custody as the investigation continues.
- The stabbing occurred on March 28, 2025, in Bordeaux's Place de la Victoire, following a violent altercation between two Afghan men.
- The suspect, also 26 years old, was arrested at the scene and is in custody on charges of voluntary homicide.
- Authorities believe a longstanding conflict between the victim and the suspect may have motivated the attack.
- The incident was captured on video by bystanders and widely shared on social media, raising questions about the role of online platforms in documenting violent crimes.
- The Bordeaux municipality has established psychological support services to assist witnesses of the traumatic event.
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