A shooting outside a shisha bar in Marseille left a 20-year-old man dead and four other people wounded on Saturday, August 29, according to La Provence. Two of the injured are said to be in serious condition.
The incident took place in the evening near the establishment, as reported by the French regional daily. Police responded to the scene after the gunfire, and the suspected shooter remains at large, according to Le Parisien.
La Provence reports that the victim was killed at the scene, while the four wounded individuals were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The severity of the injuries varies, with two of the wounded described as being in a grave state.
The motive behind the shooting has not been established, and no arrests have been reported at this time. Le Figaro and CNews also covered the event, confirming the death toll and the number of injured, though details on the sequence of events remain limited.
This shooting adds to a pattern of violent incidents in Marseille, a city that has seen recurring gun violence in recent years, often linked to drug trafficking and turf disputes. However, authorities have not yet indicated whether this particular attack is connected to any broader criminal activity.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are actively searching for the gunman. Witnesses at the scene are being interviewed, and forensic teams are examining the area around the bar to piece together what happened.
What to watch next: whether authorities identify a suspect and whether this incident is linked to the city's ongoing drug-related violence.
