Two Men Critically Injured in Villeurbanne Shooting

Villeurbanne, France – Two men are fighting for their lives after a shooting in the Grandclément district of Villeurbanne on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. On Rue Lafontaine, an area known for drug trafficking, according to local reports.

Details of the Shooting

Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds in the common areas of a residential building. Both men, aged 19 and 20, sustained serious injuries. One was struck by three bullets to the chest, while the other suffered a single gunshot wound.

Emergency services transported both victims to a hospital, where they remain in critical condition. Their vital prognosis is considered to be at risk, authorities stated on Sunday morning. Le Progrès reported that approximately ten shots were fired, likely from a 9mm semi-automatic weapon.

Investigation Underway

An investigation has been launched by the police to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities are working to identify the number of individuals involved and the motive behind the attack. MLyon.fr notes that the building where the shooting took place is known to residents as a location for drug dealing.

LyonMag reports that this shooting follows a period of relative calm in Villeurbanne, but highlights a recent increase in armed violence in the Lyon metropolitan area.

Recent Violence in Villeurbanne

This incident is the latest in a series of violent events in Villeurbanne. Earlier this month, on February 5th, a house was riddled with bullets, and a resident was injured. LyonMag also reported a separate shooting in the Grandclément district, a priority area in the city’s plan to combat drug trafficking.