Overview

• The parquet d’Auch launched an assassination investigation after the funeral services owner was fatally attacked at his Marsolan home between Thursday night and Friday morning.
• Investigators detained a 29-year-old suspect whose car was discovered in a ditch near the scene shortly after the killing.
• The victim, who ran a funeral services company in nearby Lectoure, was found slain with a sabre at his residence.
• Police noted the suspect frequently commuted by electric scooter to Lectoure but so far have found no link to the victim.
• Officials say no evidence yet explains why the attack occurred and the suspect remains in custody as inquiries proceed.