Two Minors Charged in Fatal Stabbing Near Paris School

The death of a 16-year-old during a violent altercation near Lycée Rodin highlights ongoing youth gang conflicts in Paris.

A 16-year-old boy, identified as Abass D., was fatally stabbed on December 17 near Lycée Rodin in Paris' 13th arrondissement during a confrontation between rival groups.
Two minors, including one suspected of wielding the knife, have been charged with assassination and placed in detention; both are linked to the altercation.
Five additional teenagers, reportedly friends of the victim, have been charged with participating in a group intending to commit violence and placed under judicial supervision.
The incident is part of a broader pattern of recurring youth gang clashes in the area, with eight similar confrontations reported in the 13th arrondissement since May 2024.
Authorities report a rise in youth gang violence across Paris, with a 10% increase in incidents between 2022 and 2023, including four fatalities last year.