Fatal Stabbing of Teenager in Essonne Highlights Escalating Youth Gang Violence

The death of 17-year-old Sékou during a gang-related confrontation near a Yerres high school has led to six arrests, increased security, and calls for juvenile justice reform.

• Sékou, a 17-year-old from Hautes-Mardelles in Brunoy, was fatally stabbed during a clash involving rival neighborhood gangs near Louis-Armand High School in Yerres on March 24, 2025.
• Six suspects have been arrested, and authorities have launched an investigation into voluntary homicide and group violence.
• The confrontation, involving 15-20 individuals, reportedly began on a bus and escalated near the school, raising fears of retaliatory violence between the two neighborhoods.
• Local authorities have increased police presence, including specialized units, to prevent further violence, while the mayor of Yerres has urged calm among residents.
• The incident has reignited national political debates over juvenile delinquency, with calls for stricter penalties for minors involved in violent crimes.

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