French Man Fatally Stabs 11-Year-Old After 'Fortnite' Dispute

The suspect, a 23-year-old avid gamer, confessed to killing the girl in a forest near Paris following a heated argument during an online game.

The 23-year-old suspect, Owen L., admitted to stabbing an 11-year-old girl, Louise, after leaving his house in anger following a 'Fortnite' gaming dispute.
The suspect reportedly lured the girl into a wooded area near her home in Épinay-sur-Orge, intending to rob her as a way to manage his frustration.
When the girl resisted and began screaming, the suspect panicked and fatally attacked her with a knife, leaving her with multiple stab wounds.
Authorities identified the suspect using surveillance footage and DNA evidence found on the victim, and he later confessed during police questioning.
The incident has sparked widespread shock in France, with officials describing the crime as brutal and senseless, and the suspect now faces murder charges.