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"I love you," then gunshots. Wedding ends in execution. Shock in France

"I love you," then gunshots. Wedding ends in execution. Shock in France
Wojciech Łaskarzewski Wojciech Łaskarzewski Journalist of the Events section

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A wedding that was supposed to be the beginning of a new life turned into a bloody ambush. A 27-year-old bride was shot dead right after the wedding, as she was getting into the car with her family. Her 25-year-old husband, 13-year-old son and a close family member were seriously injured. The tragedy occurred in Goult, in the south of France. The attackers in balaclavas drove up to the venue and opened fire without a word. They shot at a target, it looked like an execution. Then they disappeared, leaving hell.

Police cars at the crime scene. Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

It was Sunday, June 22, around 4:30 a.m. The newlyweds were leaving the community center where a party was taking place. Most of the guests had already left. Then a black Golf 8 appeared on the road. Four masked men inside. They opened fire without warning.

According to the daily "Le Parisien" and the prosecutor's office in Avignon, at least one bullet hit the bride - she died at the scene. Her husband and 13-year-old child suffered serious injuries. Another family member was also injured.

Escape, pursuit and corpses under the wheels

The groom tried to escape by stepping on the gas. The car hit one of the attackers. The man died – most likely on the spot. The remaining three escaped on foot. The French police are conducting a manhunt. A helicopter and tracking dogs were used in the operation. The residents of Goult and the surrounding area are under a police blockade.

France 3: "It was an execution, revenge. It's about drugs"

Motive? According to television station France 3, citing police sources, the young couple came from Cavaillon, a town known for drug dealings. The man had a criminal record for his involvement in an organized crime group. Investigators believe the wedding could have been a pretext for the perpetrators to plan the execution.

According to RTL, up to 28 people could have participated in the murder: organizers, observers, drivers. It was not an accident. It was an action.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

Police cars at the crime scene.

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GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

A police manhunt is underway.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

The town is swarming with investigators.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

The tragedy occurred in the quiet town of Goult in southern France.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

Police at the scene of the tragedy.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

The tragedy caused shock among residents.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

The drama occurred on June 22.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

Police ordered blockades.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

A manhunt for the attackers is underway.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

A 27-year-old woman died.

GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

Three people were injured.

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