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Masked gunmen kill bride at French village wedding

Date: 23-06-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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Summary

A wedding party in the southeastern village of Goult, was targeted by masked gunmen, leaving her dead and several others injured, including the bridegroom and a child, in an attack possibly tied to drug score-settling.

Key Points

  • Masked gunmen attacked a wedding in a village in southeastern France, killing the 27-year-old bride.
  • The attack, potentially tied to drug score-settling, also harmed the bride's sister-in-law and the 13-year-old child.
  • The authorities are searching for the remaining suspects after one was hit and killed by the couple's vehicle during their getaway.

Articles in this Cluster

France: Bride shot dead in attack on wedding party near AvignonBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

23-06-2025

A bride was shot dead on her wedding night in a village near Avignon, France, after masked gunmen opened fire on the wedding party. The groom and a 13-year-old child were seriously wounded, and one suspected attacker was killed in an exchange of fire. A manhunt is underway for the fleeing suspects, and authorities have opened a murder and attempted murder investigation, with reports suggesting the violence may be linked to drug-related score-settling.

Bride shot dead, 13-year-old wounded by masked gunmen at wedding party in France - CBS News

23-06-2025

A 27-year-old bride was killed and a 13-year-old child was wounded when masked gunmen attacked a wedding party in the village of Goult in southeastern France. The attack, which occurred as the newlyweds were leaving the party, may be linked to drug-related score-settling. One of the attackers was also killed, reportedly after being hit by the bride and groom's car. The groom and two others were injured. The village, with a population of just over 1,000 people, has been plunged into shock, and dozens of police have been mobilized to track down the gunmen.

Bride shot dead on wedding day in south of France, reports say | World News | Sky News

23-06-2025

A bride was shot dead on her wedding day in the south of France when she, her groom, and a 13-year-old child were targeted by armed attackers in the village of Goult. The bride, 27, was fatally shot, while the groom, his sister, and the child were injured. One of the attackers was also killed after being struck by the couple's car as they tried to escape. Prosecutors have opened an investigation for "murder and attempted murder by an organised gang".