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Paris Prosecutors Open Murder Inquiry After Homeless Man Found Dead at Forum des Halles

The victim, believed to be a 30-year-old Cambodian man, was discovered with severe facial injuries in an emergency exit corridor often used by unhoused individuals.

Au Forum des Halles, dans le Ier arrondissement de Paris.
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Overview

  • A homeless man was found dead on May 18, 2025, in a non-public corridor of the Forum des Halles, a major Paris shopping center.
  • The victim's body showed significant facial injuries, with blood splatters on nearby walls and stairs, suggesting possible violence.
  • Documents found on the victim indicate he may have been born in November 1994 in Cambodia, though his identity has not been confirmed.
  • The Paris prosecutor's office has launched a murder investigation, with the criminal brigade leading the case; no arrests have been made so far.
  • The incident highlights the vulnerability of unhoused individuals in informal shelter areas and comes during a broader rise in urban violence across France.