Friday evening, a shooting took place in Roubaix, in the North, relates France Bleu. An investigation has been opened for attempted murder by an organized gang. A 22-year-old man was hit and remains hospitalized in serious condition.
What do we know about the facts?
It was around 8 p.m. on Friday evening when a young man, aged 22, was walking on the sidewalk in rue de l’Alma. He was shot several times by an individual in a car. According to the Lille prosecutor, the victim was hit five times in the back. The municipal police intervened, but were attacked by the residents of this neighborhood, which is often lively in the evening, reports The voice of the North.
What do we know about the victim?
He is a resident of Roubaix who grew up in the neighborhood and who is known to the police. He was finally picked up by emergency services and transported to hospital, under the escort of police officers. His vital prognosis was in jeopardy on Friday evening.
What hypotheses to explain the gesture?
The hypothesis of a settling of scores against a backdrop of drug trafficking is far from being excluded. For several months, the neighborhood has been plagued by demolition work as part of an urban renewal project. The site had to be secured by drones and the erection of concrete fences to prevent empty buildings from being squatted.