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Grenoble Teen Killed in Drug-Related Shooting

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head near a drug trafficking hotspot in Grenoble, highlighting escalating gang violence in the city.

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Un policier cherche des indices, mardi, sur les lieux de la fusillade qui a fait un mort et un blessé dans le quartier Hoche de Grenoble.
Une fusillade a fait un mort et un blessé à Grenoble mardi 22 octobre 2024. (Photo d'illustration)
Un jeune homme de 15 ans a été tué d’une balle en pleine tête et un autre de 17 ans blessé à Grenoble, mardi 22 octobre 2022.

Overview

  • Two teenagers were targeted by gunmen on scooters in the Hoche district, a known drug dealing area.
  • The deceased 15-year-old had a history of drug-related offenses and was under judicial supervision.
  • A 17-year-old was injured in the leg and hospitalized, also having a criminal background.
  • Authorities are investigating the incident as part of a broader gang conflict over drug territories.
  • Local officials demand increased police presence to combat the surge in drug-related violence.