An individual opened fire on several people in Espinasse-Vozelle, a town located 12 km west of Vichy, the Allier prefect announced on the night of Saturday to Sunday.
Four people died in the shooting, including the shooter, AFP learned from concordant sources. Four other people are in critical condition but their prognosis is not life-threatening, added the prosecutor of Cusset, Éric Neveu. The circumstances of this shooting which occurred in this village located a few kilometers west of Vichy remain unclear.
A family reunion
According to the regional daily La Montagne, the events took place this Saturday evening in a private home, as part of a family gathering, perhaps a birthday. Four injured people were transported to the Vichy hospital center according to an initial assessment made by the mayor of the town, Michel Marien, contacted by the newspaper.
“It’s a devastating event. We can’t prepare for it. It’s dramatic. It’s a shock, it’s a family tragedy that affects the entire community,” said the city councilor.
“Very significant rescue and security resources (GGD03) were immediately deployed,” the prefecture said, adding that the Vichy sub-prefect was on his way to the scene. “The public prosecutor’s office of the Cusset judicial court has been notified,” the press release added. A Medical-Psychological Emergency Unit (CUMP) was also deployed.
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