Stupor in Montpellier.
The prefect of Hérault indicated on X that an intervention by the police was underway at the judicial court after gunshots.
Two people lost their lives.
According to information from Midi Libre, which we are able to confirm, a man armed with a pistol shot a woman in the head on the square in front of the Montpellier courthouse, before turning the weapon against himself.
According to our information, the two deceased people had an appointment in court for divorce proceedings.
An intervention by the police is underway after gunshots in front of the judicial court of #Montpellier #Hérault.
The final report shows 2 deaths.
The event is over.
The area is secured by police officers from DIPN 34. The prefect is on site.
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— Prefect of Hérault 🇫🇷 (@Prefet34) February 20, 2024
> More information to come on Le Parisien.