Two people were killed early Sunday morning at a wedding party, and three others were injured, during an attack by a group of masked and armed men in Goult, a small village in the Luberon region of Vaucluse.
From dream to nightmare. The celebration had begun on June 21. The newlyweds had chosen the town hall of the small Provençal village of Goult (Vaucluse) to celebrate their union. But at the end of the reception, armed men opened fire. Bride killed, possible link to drug trafficking in a settling of scores, extensive search operation to find the attackers… France 3 Provence-Alpes provides an update on the shooting that left two dead and three injured at a wedding.
The wedding party ends in bloodshed
One hundred guests attended the party until early morning on Sunday, June 22. Around 4:30 am, as most of the guests had left, the newlyweds decided to leave the venue. According to the latest information provided by Florence Galtier, the Avignon Public Prosecutor, the wife and husband got into their vehicle. A 13-year-old child was seated in the back.
At that moment, a car arrived behind them and blocked their path. Four individuals then emerged from the vehicle, masked and armed with various weapons, including an assault rifle, and opened fire.
The 25-year-old and 27-year-old newlyweds
According to Didier Perello, the mayor (SE) of Goult, the couple, who do not live in the town, had booked the town hall at least in March. The young woman is from Apt and the groom is from Cavaillon, he stated to France 3 Provence-Alpes. The prosecutor specified that the deceased woman was 27 years old and the husband was 25 years old, without further information on their profiles.
«I think it was targeted», said the mayor, «angry, outraged, in shock», during an impromptu press briefing on site, at the end of the morning. «We are near towns unfortunately known for this kind of events», added the elected official, who has been in charge of the town since 2001, to AFP.
Two dead and three injured by gunshots
During the shooting, «two people died and three were injured by gunshots,» according to the prosecutor’s statement. The bride died from gunshot wounds, while the groom behind the wheel of the car tried to escape the attackers. The 13-year-old child in the back of the vehicle was shot in the back and is seriously injured. The groom is also seriously injured. The third person, «a relative» of the newlyweds, according to the prosecutor’s statement, is injured, but less severely.
«One of the attackers, still being identified, is deceased», the same source stated, having been hit by at least one shot, he was struck by the couple’s car trying to flee.
Autopsies are expected to take place early next week, added the prosecutor. An investigation for murder in an organized gang and attempted murder in an organized gang has been opened, and it has been entrusted to the research section of the Marseille gendarmerie.
The theory of a settling of scores
At this stage of the investigation, no specific theory is favored, but the initial information suggests a possible settling of scores related to drug trafficking. Était-ce le mari qui était visé ? L’homme est connu défavorablement des services de police pour association de malfaiteurs et infraction à la législation sur les stupéfiants. Selon une source proche de l’enquête, l’assaillant décédé était, lui aussi, connu des services de police pour trafic de stupéfiants.
Une centaine de gendarmes sont à la recherche des assaillants après la fusillade, où les trois autres assaillants ont pris la fuite à pied. Un dispositif important a été mis en place pour les retrouver, comprenant des équipes de gendarmes, un hélicoptère, l’antenne GIGN, des équipes cynophiles, des enquêteurs et des techniciens en identification criminelle.
Le village de Goult est sous le choc depuis l’incident, avec des hélicoptères survolant le village et les habitants témoignant de leur surprise face à cet événement tragique. À 4h30, la plupart des invités ayant quitté les lieux, les mariés décident de partir. Selon la procureure de la République d’Avignon, Florence Galtier, la jeune mariée et son époux montent dans leur voiture, accompagnés d’un enfant de 13 ans à l’arrière.
Au moment où ils s’apprêtent à partir, une voiture les bloque et quatre individus armés, masqués, en sortent, ouvrant le feu avec diverses armes, dont un fusil d’assaut.
Les mariés, âgés de 25 et 27 ans, étaient originaires respectivement d’Apt et de Cavaillon. La jeune femme a été tuée par les tirs, tandis que son mari, au volant, tentait de s’échapper. L’enfant à l’arrière a été gravement blessé par une balle dans le dos, tout comme le mari. Une autre personne, proche du couple, a été légèrement blessée.
Un des assaillants a été tué par les tirs alors qu’il tentait de s’échapper. Les autopsies des victimes sont prévues en début de semaine, et une enquête pour meurtre en bande organisée et tentative de meurtre en bande organisée a été ouverte.
Les autorités pensent qu’il pourrait s’agir d’un règlement de comptes lié au trafic de drogue, car le mari avait des antécédents en lien avec ce domaine. Les assaillants en fuite ont déclenché une vaste opération de recherche comprenant une centaine de gendarmes.
Le village de Goult, habituellement paisible, est sous le choc de cet événement tragique, qui contraste avec son image de lieu calme et pittoresque. Tragedy Strikes Wedding Celebration in Goult, France
The peaceful village of Goult in the Luberon region of Vaucluse, France, was rocked by violence in the early hours of Sunday morning. Two individuals were tragically killed, and three others were injured during an attack by a group of masked and armed men at a wedding celebration.
From Dream to Nightmare: The Wedding Celebration Turned Tragic
The wedding festivities began on June 21st, with the newlyweds choosing the village hall in the picturesque Provençal village of Goult to celebrate their union. However, as the reception came to an end, armed men opened fire. The bride was killed, and suspicions of a drug-related settling of scores emerged, prompting a massive search operation to apprehend the assailants. France 3 Provence-Alpes provides an overview of the shooting that resulted in two deaths and three injuries during a wedding.
The Wedding Celebration Ends in Bloodshed
Approximately a hundred guests attended the celebration until the early hours of Sunday, June 22nd. Around 4:30 am, as most guests had departed, the newlyweds decided to leave the venue. According to the latest information from Avignon’s Public Prosecutor, Florence Galtier, the wife and husband got into their vehicle, with a 13-year-old child seated in the back.
At that moment, another car pulled up behind them, blocking their path. Four individuals emerged from the vehicle, masked and armed with various weapons, including an assault rifle, and opened fire.
The Newlyweds, Aged 25 and 27
According to Didier Perello, the mayor of Goult, the couple, who do not reside in the village, had booked the village hall at least since March. The young woman hails from Apt, and the groom is from Cavaillon, as stated by Perello in an interview with France 3 Provence-Alpes. The prosecutor clarified that the deceased bride was 27 years old, and the groom was 25, without further information on their backgrounds.
«I believe it was targeted,» stated the mayor, visibly angered, shocked, and revolted, during an impromptu press briefing on site in the late morning. «We are in proximity to communities unfortunately known for this type of occurrence,» added the mayor, who has led the commune since 2001.
Two Deaths and Three Gunshot Injuries
During the shooting, «two people were killed, and three others were injured by gunshot wounds,» according to the prosecutor’s statement. The bride was fatally shot, while the groom behind the wheel of the car attempted to evade the attackers. The 13-year-old child in the back of the vehicle sustained a gunshot wound to the back and is in critical condition. The groom is also seriously injured. The third individual, described as «a relative» of the newlyweds in the prosecutor’s statement, has sustained lighter injuries.
«One of the assailants, yet to be identified, has died,» the same source reported. Struck by at least one bullet, he was hit by the couple’s car as they attempted to flee.
Autopsies are scheduled to take place early next week, the prosecutor added. An investigation for murder by an organized group and attempted murder by an organized group has been launched, entrusted to the gendarmerie’s research division in Marseille.
The Drug-Related Settling of Scores Theory
At this stage of the investigation, no leads are being favored, but initial information suggests a possible settling of scores related to drug trafficking. Le mari était-il visé ? L’homme est connu défavorablement des services de police pour association de malfaiteurs et infraction à la législation sur les stupéfiants. Selon une source proche de l’enquête, l’assaillant décédé était également connu des services de police pour trafic de stupéfiants.
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