French Gendarme Shoots and Injures Knife-Wielding Teen in Haute-Savoie

The 17-year-old, who threatened an officer with a knife in Meythet near Annecy, was injured in the leg and is not in critical condition.

The incident occurred around midday in Meythet, near Annecy, after reports of a teenager wandering the streets with a knife.
The 17-year-old was reportedly ordered to drop the knife before threatening a gendarme, prompting the officer to fire at his leg.
The teenager was injured but received medical attention, and his condition is not life-threatening.
Authorities have launched two investigations: one into the circumstances of the gendarmes' intervention and another into the use of the firearm.
Additional gendarmerie patrols have been deployed in the area to ensure public safety following the incident.