Summary
Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of a French anti-drugs campaigner, was shot dead in Marseille. This follows the 2020 murder of his other brother, Brahim. Authorities suspect his killing might be linked to criminal gangs and is possibly a warning to his brother, Amine, who actively works against drugs in the area.
Key Facts
- Mehdi Kessaci was shot while parking his car in central Marseille.
- His elder brother, Brahim, was murdered in 2020 and found in a burned-out car.
- Amine Kessaci started an organization called Conscience to help young people avoid drugs.
- Mehdi was not involved with gangs and wanted to be a policeman.
- The murder might have been a warning to Amine, according to the police.
- Marseille has ongoing issues with drug-related gang violence.
- Amine has received death threats and is under police protection.
- Marseille experiences high levels of violence linked to drugs, with 14 drug-related murders this year.
