In a tragic turn of events, a bride was shot and killed during her wedding night in the village of Goult, located near Avignon, France. The incident occurred after masked assailants unleashed gunfire just as the bride, 27, and her groom, 25, were exiting their wedding party. Reports indicate that the groom and a 13-year-old child suffered serious injuries, while one of the suspected attackers was also killed amid the chaos. The incident has prompted a major manhunt, with police deploying numerous officers and a helicopter in search of the fleeing suspects, who are believed to be involved in drug-related violence.
Local authorities have initiated a murder and attempted murder investigation, as they delve into the violent circumstances of this wedding night. Eyewitness accounts suggest that gunfire erupted around 4:30 AM. Avignon prosecutor Florence Galtier clarified that one of the attackers was hit during the exchange, though initial reports suggested they had been run over by the couple's vehicle. Among the 28 attendees present in the hall, one woman received minor injuries.
Mayor Didier Perello of Goult expressed his outrage at the attack, highlighting the rarity of violence in the small village of about 1,000 residents, noting that the last significant incident occurred 125 years ago. Restaurant owner Guillaume Molinas voiced concerns about the repercussions this tragedy would have on the village's reputation. The wedding venue had been booked for the event by individuals not residing in Goult, a fact the mayor emphasized while expressing the community's shock at the violence that unfolded.
Local authorities have initiated a murder and attempted murder investigation, as they delve into the violent circumstances of this wedding night. Eyewitness accounts suggest that gunfire erupted around 4:30 AM. Avignon prosecutor Florence Galtier clarified that one of the attackers was hit during the exchange, though initial reports suggested they had been run over by the couple's vehicle. Among the 28 attendees present in the hall, one woman received minor injuries.
Mayor Didier Perello of Goult expressed his outrage at the attack, highlighting the rarity of violence in the small village of about 1,000 residents, noting that the last significant incident occurred 125 years ago. Restaurant owner Guillaume Molinas voiced concerns about the repercussions this tragedy would have on the village's reputation. The wedding venue had been booked for the event by individuals not residing in Goult, a fact the mayor emphasized while expressing the community's shock at the violence that unfolded.
