Six Suspects Face Charges in Fatal Teen Stabbing in Essonne

Prosecutors seek pre-trial detention for a 19-year-old accused of delivering the fatal blow, as heightened police presence continues to prevent further violence.

Sékou, a 17-year-old from Brunoy, was fatally stabbed on March 24 during a violent clash near Louis-Armand High School in Yerres.
Six suspects, including five adults aged 18-19 and one minor aged 17, have been referred to the justice system for potential indictment.
Prosecutors have requested pre-trial detention for a 19-year-old from the Tournelles neighborhood, believed to have delivered the fatal knife blow.
Two 16-year-olds were arrested at Yerres train station for carrying knives, reflecting ongoing tensions between the rival neighborhoods of Tournelles and Hautes-Mardelles.
Essonne remains a hotspot for youth gang violence, with the region accounting for a quarter of such incidents across France.

Le Journal du Dimanche