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Two Men in Their 20s Shot Dead Overnight in Grenoble and Rennes

Specialized investigators are probing the attacks in a context of organized‑crime violence.

Overview

  • In Échirolles near Grenoble, a 22-year-old was shot around 11 p.m., taken to hospital, and died around 1 a.m. after being hit in the head, back, and stomach.
  • In Rennes, a 25-year-old was found dead in a car in the Le Blosne district with multiple gunshot wounds, shattered windows, and cartridge cases of 7.65 or 9 mm after police were alerted around 1 a.m.
  • The Division of Specialized Organized Crime (DCOS) has taken charge of both investigations, with the Rennes unit handling the local case.
  • Authorities have not announced arrests or identified suspects in either shooting as of Sunday morning.
  • Échirolles has seen repeated gun violence linked to drug trafficking, including a 33-year-old killed earlier this week and a 2024 building closure tied to a lucrative dealing point.