A shocking incident unfolded in the village of Goult, near Avignon, France, where a bride was murdered on her wedding night. Early Sunday morning, the 27-year-old bride and her groom, 25, were leaving their wedding reception when masked assailants opened fire, leaving the bride dead and both the groom and a 13-year-old child seriously injured.
The attack, which occurred around 4:30 AM, prompted a swift response from law enforcement, including a manhunt for at least two suspects who fled the scene on foot after their vehicle was abandoned. Local officials believe the violence may have connections to drug-related disputes in the region.
Goult's Mayor, Didier Perello, expressed his shock and outrage over the attack in a community that prides itself on its peaceful environment. "We're close to towns where we've seen this kind of thing before," he said, highlighting a sense of unease among residents. Witnesses reported a total of 28 people were present at the wedding when the shooting occurred, with one additional woman suffering minor injuries.
As investigations progress, the French authorities have opened a case for murder and attempted murder, providing further insights into the violenc%e that has shaken the small village, which has seen no major incidents in over a century.
The attack, which occurred around 4:30 AM, prompted a swift response from law enforcement, including a manhunt for at least two suspects who fled the scene on foot after their vehicle was abandoned. Local officials believe the violence may have connections to drug-related disputes in the region.
Goult's Mayor, Didier Perello, expressed his shock and outrage over the attack in a community that prides itself on its peaceful environment. "We're close to towns where we've seen this kind of thing before," he said, highlighting a sense of unease among residents. Witnesses reported a total of 28 people were present at the wedding when the shooting occurred, with one additional woman suffering minor injuries.
As investigations progress, the French authorities have opened a case for murder and attempted murder, providing further insights into the violenc%e that has shaken the small village, which has seen no major incidents in over a century.
