Overview

• A 19-year-old man was fatally shot in the head on April 7 near an elementary school in Vaulx-en-Velin, a Lyon suburb affected by drug-related violence.
• Three suspects, including the alleged 19-year-old shooter, have been indicted and jailed on charges of organized-gang murder, complicity, and criminal association.
• The alleged shooter was arrested at his home in Val-d’Oise, while the other two suspects, aged 18 and 20, were detained in the Lyon region.
• Authorities believe the shooting is tied to ongoing drug-trafficking turf wars in Vaulx-en-Velin, with reports suggesting the shooter may have been recruited via social media.
• Defense lawyers have emphasized the complexity of the case, cautioning against hasty conclusions as a specialized organized-crime unit continues its investigation.