A woman was shot in the head by her companion on Saturday January 28 in Limoges (Haute-Vienne),
Le Figaro
learned from a police source.
The 36-year-old companion, Farid F., was taken into custody.
According to our information, the couple was not known to the police for domestic violence.
The author of the shooting was nevertheless known for violence on former spouses.
It is around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday when the police and firefighters arrive at the scene.
They then discovered a 29-year-old young woman, the victim's sister, performing first aid.
In vain.
The death was quickly confirmed by the investigators.
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Facing the police, Farid F. assured that he was handling a 7.65 caliber pistol, illegally detained, which was jammed.
According to him, a blow would have gone off accidentally before reaching the head of his companion, then sitting on the sofa.
In the process, the suspect telephoned the sister of the victim who warned the emergency services by going to the scene.
The latter, also known to the police, was also taken into custody.
The investigation was handed over to the federal police.