In a heartbreaking incident, a bride was fatally shot on her wedding night late Saturday in Goult, a picturesque village near Avignon, France. The shooting occurred when masked gunmen opened fire as the couple, aged 27 and 25, were exiting their wedding celebration held at the local village hall. The attack, which left the bride dead and the groom and a 13-year-old child in critical condition, has sparked widespread outrage and grief among residents.
Authorities report that one of the suspected assailants was also killed during the melee, although the specific circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation. Witnesses claim the couple's vehicle may have struck him, but the local prosecutor, Florence Galtier, indicated he was fatally injured during the gunfire exchange.
Following the violent attack, a large scale manhunt has been launched, involving dozens of police officers and a helicopter, to capture the remaining suspects who fled the scene on foot after the assault. Eyewitness accounts confirm that there were approximately 28 people at the wedding hall during the attack, with reports of a light injury to another female guest.
Goult's Mayor, Didier Perello, expressed his outrage at the shocking violence, especially given the village’s tranquil history, noting that it hasn't faced such a serious incident in over a century. He highlighted that the wedding was organized by individuals from outside the area, emphasizing the unfortunate nature of such events tainting the community's reputation.
Local restaurant owner Guillaume Molinas echoed these sentiments, fearing that the village of about 1,000 residents would suffer a damaged reputation from such a violent act. The investigation continues as authorities look into potential drug-related motives behind this tragic crime, which has rocked a normally peaceful community.
Authorities report that one of the suspected assailants was also killed during the melee, although the specific circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation. Witnesses claim the couple's vehicle may have struck him, but the local prosecutor, Florence Galtier, indicated he was fatally injured during the gunfire exchange.
Following the violent attack, a large scale manhunt has been launched, involving dozens of police officers and a helicopter, to capture the remaining suspects who fled the scene on foot after the assault. Eyewitness accounts confirm that there were approximately 28 people at the wedding hall during the attack, with reports of a light injury to another female guest.
Goult's Mayor, Didier Perello, expressed his outrage at the shocking violence, especially given the village’s tranquil history, noting that it hasn't faced such a serious incident in over a century. He highlighted that the wedding was organized by individuals from outside the area, emphasizing the unfortunate nature of such events tainting the community's reputation.
Local restaurant owner Guillaume Molinas echoed these sentiments, fearing that the village of about 1,000 residents would suffer a damaged reputation from such a violent act. The investigation continues as authorities look into potential drug-related motives behind this tragic crime, which has rocked a normally peaceful community.
