In a rapid response, authorities launched a manhunt involving dozens of officers and a helicopter. Local mayor Didier Perello expressed his outrage over the violence, suggesting it may stem from ongoing drug-related conflicts. The hall, where the celebration took place, had been booked weeks prior, raising concerns about safety in the community of roughly 1,000 residents. “We’ve not seen incidents like this for over a century,” commented a local restaurant owner, fearing for the village's reputation. An investigation into murder and attempted murder has already begun.