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Gunmen Kill One, Injure Five at Wedding in Northeastern France

Masked assailants linked to drug trafficking open fire on guests in Thionville, police say

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Police officers are at work on the site of a shooting that occured overnight during a wedding party in Thionville, eastern France
Police officers are at work on the site of a shooting that occured overnight during a wedding party in Thionville, eastern France, on June 30, 2024.

Overview

  • The attackers, armed with automatic weapons, arrived in a 4x4 vehicle and fled the scene after the shooting.
  • The incident occurred at a wedding reception with around 100 attendees, including a pregnant woman among the injured.
  • Authorities believe the attack was a result of a gang-related conflict, not an intentional targeting of the wedding.
  • Two victims are in critical condition and receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
  • The region has a history of violence linked to drug trafficking, with a similar incident in a neighboring town last year.