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Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
Bride shot dead on wedding night in France
A bride has been shot dead by a masked assailant at her wedding in a village in south-east France. One of the attackers also died and three other people, including a 13-year-old child, were injured in the attack, which happened in the village of Goult, Luberon. The identity of the suspects is unknown, but police believe the incident may be drug-related. At about 4.30am on Sunday, the bride, 27, and the 25-year-old groom were leaving the wedding party when they were confronted by four masked assailants who opened fire. Initial reports suggested one of the attackers had been run over by the couple's car as the groom tried to escape, but Florence Galtier, the Avignon prosecutor, referred to the suspect as having been shot 'in the exchange'. About 28 people were present at the gathering during the attack, police said. One woman, thought to be the groom's sister, was lightly injured. According to the prosecutor, the attackers arrived by car and carried several weapons, but fled on foot. The groom, said to be from Cavaillon, is well known to the police, with 26 entries in the criminal records database, according to a police source cited by Le Figaro. The bride, from Apt, Provence, was not known to the authorities. An investigation into a murder by an organised gang has been opened by police, and several police cars blocked access to the scene on Sunday morning. Didier Perello, the Goult mayor, said: 'I'm angry. I'm outraged.' Mr Perello did not rule out possible score-settling, saying: 'I'm ruling nothing out. Absolutely nothing. 'We're close to towns, I won't name them, where unfortunately, we've already seen this kind of thing before.' According to the mayor, the village hall had been booked by the couple in March. 'The hall had been rented for a wedding by people who don't live in the commune,' he added. Restaurant owner Guillaume Molinas, 50, told AFP he feared that the tragedy would 'give the village a bad name', adding: 'The last major incident in the village was 125 years ago.' The French government has recently vowed to ramp up the fight against drug-related crime. Another shooting took place at about 6am on Sunday in the city of Avignon, in the same Vaucluse region. A man was shot dead in the Cap Sud shopping centre area, while a second person was injured and is in a serious condition. Police sources said the incident also appeared to be drug-related. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
NDTV
23-06-2025
- NDTV
Bride Killed, Groom Injured After Gunmen Open Fire At Wedding In Southeast France
A 27-year-old bride was killed when gunmen attacked a wedding party in a village in southeastern France, with one of the attackers also dying during the assault, prosecutors said on Sunday. Three other people, including a child, were injured in the attack, which plunged the tiny picturesque village of Goult into shock. According to a source close to the investigation, the violence might be linked to possible drug-related score-settling. At around 4:30 am (0230 GMT) the newlyweds were leaving the party when they were confronted by masked assailants who opened fire. The victims who died are the bride and one of the attackers, who was hit "in return", said Avignon prosecutor Florence Galtier without providing further details. According to earlier information, the attacker was run over by the bride and groom's car. Three people were injured. Of them, the 25-year-old groom and a 13-year-old who was in the couple's car received serious injuries. According to the prosecutor, the attackers, who arrived by car, carried several weapons. They fled on foot after the attack. 'Outraged' According to the police, a total of 28 people were present in the village hall at the time of the attack. The authorities have opened an investigation into murder and attempted murder by an organised gang. Several police cars blocked access to the scene of the tragedy on Sunday morning. "I'm angry. I'm outraged," Goult Mayor Didier Perello told reporters. Perello did not rule out possible score-settling. "I'm ruling nothing out. Absolutely nothing," he said. "We're close to towns, I won't name them, where unfortunately, we've already seen this kind of thing before." Dozens of police and a helicopter have been mobilised to track down the gunmen. According to the mayor, the village hall had been booked by the couple in March. "The village hall had been rented for a wedding by people who don't live in the commune," he added. Guillaume Molinas, 50, said he feared that the tragedy would "give the village a bad name." "The last major incident in the village was 125 years ago," said the owner of a restaurant. The French government has recently vowed to intensify the fight against narcotics and drug-related crime.
CNN
23-06-2025
- CNN
Bride shot dead at wedding party in French village
A 27-year-old bride was shot to death as she left her wedding celebrations in a small French village in the early hours of Sunday. Authorities have not released the woman's name. Her husband, 25, and a 13-year-old child were also seriously wounded in the attack, which took place at 4.30 a.m. local time (10.30 p.m. ET Saturday), according to a statement from local prosecutor Florence Galtier, published Sunday. The couple were married on Saturday and celebrated with around 100 guests, before getting into a car to leave the venue in Goult, a village to the east of the city of Avignon in southeastern France. 'A vehicle pulled in behind them, blocking their way, with a number of hooded individuals on board,' the statement from the prosecutor said. 'These people then got out of the vehicle and started shooting in the direction of the victims, with what appear to be have been various different kinds of weapons,' it continues. One of the assailants died in the attack, while the rest fled the scene on foot, according to the statement, which adds that another wedding guest was also slightly injured. Prosecutors said autopsies are scheduled to be performed at the beginning of the week, and that they have launched an investigation on charges of murder committed by an organized criminal group and attempted murder as part of an organized criminal group. Local mayor Didier Perello told CNN affiliate BFMTV that the shooting is unprecedented. 'Goult is a quiet village, which has never experienced events of this type. Twenty-four hours later, we are still in shock (…), it is above all anger that drives us today,' he said. BFMTV also reported that a third person died overnight into Sunday in a separate shooting in Avignon, but it is not clear whether the two incidents are connected.
The Journal
23-06-2025
- The Journal
Bride killed and several injured after suspected gang attack on wedding in France
A 27-YEAR-OLD bride was killed when gunmen attacked a wedding party in a village in southeastern France on Saturday night. Three other people, including a child, were injured in the attack, which plunged the village of Goult into shock. According to a source close to the investigation, the violence might be linked to possible drug-related score-settling. At around 4:30am (2:30am Irish time) the newlyweds were leaving the party when they were confronted by masked assailants who opened fire. Shortly after the attack, one of the assailants was killed 'in return', said Avignon prosecutor Florence Galtier without providing further details. According to earlier information, the attacker was run over by the bride and groom's car. The three injured include the 25-year-old groom and a 13-year-old who was in the couple's car, who received serious injuries. According to the prosecutor, the attackers, who arrived by car, carried several weapons. They fled on foot after the attack. 'Outraged' According to the police, a total of 28 people were present in the village hall at the time of the attack. The authorities have opened an investigation into murder and attempted murder by an organised gang. Advertisement Several police cars blocked access to the scene of the tragedy yesterday morning. 'I'm angry. I'm outraged,' Goult Mayor Didier Perello told reporters. Perello did not rule out possible score-settling. 'I'm ruling nothing out. Absolutely nothing,' he said. 'We're close to towns, I won't name them, where unfortunately, we've already seen this kind of thing before.' Dozens of police and a helicopter have been mobilised to track down the gunmen. According to the mayor, the village hall had been booked by the couple in March. 'The village hall had been rented for a wedding by people who don't live in the commune,' he added. Guillaume Molinas, 50, said he feared that the tragedy would 'give the village a bad name.' 'The last major incident in the village was 125 years ago,' said the owner of a restaurant. The French government has recently vowed to intensify the fight against narcotics and drug-related crime.
Morocco World
23-06-2025
- Morocco World
Moroccan Bride Fatally Shot in Masked Attack in France
A Moroccan wedding celebration in the quiet village of Goult in southern France turned into a deadly attack early Sunday morning, leaving two people dead—including the bride—and three others seriously injured, according to AFP. Goult, a small village in the Luberon region with fewer than 1,000 residents, is rarely the scene of such violence. The shooting occurred around 4:30 am, just at the end of the wedding celebration. Four masked men then reportedly opened fire on the bride and groom's car, killing the 27-year-old bride instantly. Her 25-year-old husband and a 13-year-old child were among the wounded , along with the groom's sister. Two of the three injured remain in serious condition, though their lives are not believed to be in danger. Although the bride and groom's identities have not been officially disclosed, they are confirmed to belong to the Moroccan community in France. Some media outlets have reported that the groom is known to the police, allegedly with 26 entries in France's judicial database related to organized crime and drug offenses. One of the attackers was killed after being struck by the couple's car as they tried to flee, while the three remaining gunmen escaped and are still being hunted by police. A large-scale manhunt is underway, with authorities deploying helicopters, canine units, and forensic teams to track down the suspects. An investigation has been opened for 'murder and attempted murder in an organized group.' Although no official motive has been confirmed, authorities suspect the shooting may be linked to drug-related crime. Local Authorities reported that 28 people were considered 'involved' in the incident– implicating the guests who were still inside the wedding hall at the time of the shooting. The local mayor, Didier Perello, described the attack as targeted and expressed shock and anger over the tragedy, as officials confirmed that the couple had reserved the wedding venue several months in advance.
