A judicial investigation was opened for assassination and attempted assassination after a shooting that killed a 22-year-old man and injured a 20-year-old second on Wednesday in Montargis (Loiret), the public prosecutor announced on Friday March 19.
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The investigators favor the track of a settling of scores against a background of drug trafficking.
The main suspect, Karim A, 28, has already been convicted of drug trafficking and aggravated violence, and has 19 mentions in his criminal record, Montargis prosecutor Loïc Abrial, who was told at a press conference. is divested in favor of the criminal center of Orleans.
Karim A. is indicted in another drug trafficking case for which he had just been released from pre-trial detention.
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We were able to gather enough elements to establish that he was deliberately looking for a weapon knowing that he was going to be in the presence of his two victims,
" said Loïc Abrial.
The facts occurred on Wednesday around 9:00 p.m. in a building in the Chaussée district, "
known to harbor significant drug trafficking,
" according to Loïc Abrial.
At least three shots were heard.
The injured were taken to hospital by private individuals.
Karim A, seen rushing up the stairs to enter an apartment, was taken into police custody.
His mother, born in 1967, suspected of complicity, was also placed in police custody.
Investigators found a cartridge case and traces of blood in front of the entrance to the apartment.
A firearm "which
could match the one used
", as well as ammunition were also found.
During a first hearing, the respondent spoke of “
a dispute
” with the victims, declaring that they were afraid when they presented themselves to his address.
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He admitted to having pointed a weapon in their direction but towards the legs, and denied any intention of homicide, explaining that the shot would have gone off on its own,
" said Loïc Abrial.
The deceased victim was injured in the arm and thigh.
It is about a resident of Montargis known for the use of narcotics.
The second victim was injured in the abdomen.
She is known for breaking drug laws as well as traffic offenses.
His days are not in danger.
