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Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war

Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war

Summary

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Nantes, France, in an attack linked by prosecutors to drug-related violence. Two other boys, ages 13 and another young boy, were also injured, with the 13-year-old in critical condition.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened in Nantes, a city in western France.
  • Three boys were targeted by attackers wearing balaclavas (masks) and using automatic weapons.
  • Prosecutors believe the shooting was connected to drug offenses and a possible conflict between criminals.
  • The 15-year-old victim's family says he was not involved in crime and was only visiting a friend.
  • This was the second deadly shooting in the same area within a month, both linked to drug trafficking.
  • The city’s mayor called for police to use all available resources to catch the attackers.
  • French authorities have noted a big rise in teenagers involved in illegal drug trade in recent years.
  • Some cities in France have tried curfews for young people at night to reduce drug-related violence.
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