Overview

• The attack occurred around 8:30 a.m. on April 25 inside a mosque in La Grand-Combe, Gard, while two men were alone praying.
• The victim suffered 40 to 50 stab wounds and was discovered deceased later in the morning by arriving worshippers for Friday prayers.
• The suspect, who fled the scene, has not been identified or apprehended, and the motive remains unclear as the investigation continues.
• The case is being handled by the Gendarmerie du Gard and the Section de Recherche de Nîmes, with authorities emphasizing that the inquiry is in its early stages.
• Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau expressed solidarity with the Muslim community and support for the victim’s family, condemning the violence in the place of worship.