The incident in Goult reflects a concerning trend in rural areas experiencing violent crime linked to drug-related conflicts.
**Tragic Wedding Shooting Disrupts Peace in French Village**
**Tragic Wedding Shooting Disrupts Peace in French Village**
A bride killed on her wedding night raises fears of escalating violence in rural France.
In a shocking incident that has shaken the tranquil village of Goult, near Avignon, a bride was tragically shot dead on her wedding night as masked gunmen opened fire at the celebration. Local authorities reported that a suspect was also killed during an exchange of gunfire, while the groom and a 13-year-old child suffered serious injuries. The attack took place around 4:30 AM, shortly after the newlyweds left the village hall, where 28 guests were in attendance.
Witnesses believe this violent act may stem from drug-related disputes in the region. In response, a significant manhunt has been initiated, involving multiple police units and a helicopter, to locate the suspects who escaped the scene on foot after the shooting. Officials have launched a murder and attempted murder investigation into the incident.
Goult's Mayor Didier Perello expressed his horror at the assault, emphasizing the village's prior lack of such violence. “I’m outraged,” he stated, highlighting the proximity of the village to towns previously affected by similar criminal activity. Local restaurant owner Guillaume Molinas echoed these sentiments, worried that this tragedy could tarnish the village's reputation, which had not witnessed any violent crime for 125 years. This incident underscores a growing concern about rising violence in serene rural areas across France, prompting authorities to intensify their efforts to tackle this escalating problem.
Witnesses believe this violent act may stem from drug-related disputes in the region. In response, a significant manhunt has been initiated, involving multiple police units and a helicopter, to locate the suspects who escaped the scene on foot after the shooting. Officials have launched a murder and attempted murder investigation into the incident.
Goult's Mayor Didier Perello expressed his horror at the assault, emphasizing the village's prior lack of such violence. “I’m outraged,” he stated, highlighting the proximity of the village to towns previously affected by similar criminal activity. Local restaurant owner Guillaume Molinas echoed these sentiments, worried that this tragedy could tarnish the village's reputation, which had not witnessed any violent crime for 125 years. This incident underscores a growing concern about rising violence in serene rural areas across France, prompting authorities to intensify their efforts to tackle this escalating problem.
