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Police Shooting in Drancy Leaves 18-Year-Old Hospitalized

An altercation during a crackdown on illegal motorcycle rodeos in Seine-Saint-Denis resulted in a police officer firing a shot that critically injured a young man, prompting investigations and public scrutiny.

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Le policier a également été évacué vers l’hôpital, mais il ne serait pas blessé par balle.
Un homme a été grièvement blessé par un tir des forces de l’ordre ce vendredi 2 mai à Drancy, en Seine-Saint-Denis. (Photo d’illustration.)
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Overview

  • An 18-year-old man, identified as Elliott, was shot in the thigh during a police intervention in Drancy and remains hospitalized, though his condition is improving.
  • The incident occurred during a police operation targeting illegal motorcycle rodeos, where officers faced an aggressive crowd attempting to reclaim a confiscated motocross.
  • A police officer, pushed to the ground during the confrontation, fired warning shots before accidentally wounding the victim; the officer also sustained back injuries and was hospitalized.
  • Three individuals were arrested for outrage and rebellion, and investigations are ongoing, led by SDPJ 93 with oversight from the IGPN, using video and witness evidence.
  • Social media footage of the altercation has fueled public debate about police tactics, youth-police relations, and accountability in suburban France.