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Three Injured in Separate Shootings in Grenoble Suburb

Two incidents in Échirolles on Saturday night left a homeless man, a teenage girl, and a young man with gunshot wounds, prompting investigations into potential links to drug-related violence.

  • The first shooting occurred around 8 p.m. near a tram stop in Échirolles, where a 29-year-old homeless man was shot in the hand by a masked assailant on a scooter.
  • The second incident, hours later, involved a 16-year-old girl injured by stray gunfire while walking her dog in a square; she was not the intended target.
  • A 20-year-old man, known to the police, was also wounded in the leg and sought medical attention independently, claiming he was targeted while walking with a friend.
  • Authorities discovered multiple shell casings and damage to several vehicles, suggesting the shootings may be linked to ongoing conflicts near a known drug trafficking area.
  • Investigations are underway, with separate cases opened for attempted murder and armed violence, though connections between the two incidents remain unconfirmed.
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