Suspect Charged and Detained for Fatal Shooting of Firefighter in Ajaccio Bar

Anthony Padovani, previously convicted in a separate case, is accused of killing a young firefighter and injuring six others in a Corsican bar.

The suspect, Anthony Padovani, turned himself in to police on Christmas Day after fleeing the scene of the shooting in Ajaccio, Corsica.
The shooting occurred on Monday night at Le Lamparo, a popular bar in central Ajaccio, leaving one firefighter dead and six others injured.
Authorities believe the shooting stemmed from a private dispute between the suspect and the victim; Padovani has been charged with murder and intentional violence.
Le Lamparo has been temporarily closed for two months by order of the prefecture due to repeated serious criminal incidents at the venue in recent months.
The tragedy has prompted widespread mourning in Ajaccio, with local businesses closing in solidarity and officials calling for collective action to address gun violence.