His killer left him no chance.
A twenty-year-old was shot dead on Saturday evening in the sensitive Moulins district of Nice, reports a police source, confirming information from
Nice-Matin
.
The facts are similar to a probable settling of accounts.
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Around 10 p.m. on Saturday evening, the 17th was alerted by residents panicked by the sound of gunshots near their building.
When the police and emergency services arrive on the scene, a man is lying on the ground, visibly hit by several bullets.
In cardiorespiratory arrest, he died on the spot.
In total, eight casings were found near the body, said the prosecution.
Residents in "permanent concern"
According to the first elements collected by the police, he was 20 years old and already known for acts of robbery, aggravated theft or consumption and transport of narcotics.
An investigation for intentional homicide was opened and entrusted to the judicial police of Nice, which is looking for an individual on the run.
Local officials were quick to react.
The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi called on Gérald Darmanin on Twitter to “
mobilize the necessary means to ensure a permanent presence
”, adding: “
I will not leave the inhabitants of the district in permanent worry.
“ The deputy of the Alpes-Maritimes, Éric Ciotti, meanwhile wondered: “
How much longer are we going to let violence prosper in the 5th city of France?
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