The once-tranquil cities and towns of France now resonate with the alarming sounds of chaos and a scene similar to a war zone.
France has been thrown into chaos following the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old boy, identified as Nahel – a French citizen of North African descent, specifically Moroccan and Algerian- by a police officer during a traffic stop.
According to France 24, Nahel was in the Mercedes AMG with two others and was stopped by two police officers for breaking traffic rules.
Police initially reported that one officer shot at the teenager because he was driving his car at him, but this version of events was contradicted by a video circulating on social media and authenticated by AFP.
The footage shows the two policemen standing by the side of the stationary car, with one pointing a weapon at the driver. A voice is heard saying: “You are going to get a bullet in the head.”
The police officer appears to fire at the driver at point-blank range as the car abruptly drives off, advancing a few dozen metres before crashing.
One passenger was detained and released after an investigation, and another is missing after allegedly fleeing the scene, according to the prosecutor.
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Here is the video people!
The French police are begging “Nahel M” to cooperate and he stomps on the gas. A cop is hit by his car and fires his gun.
What do you think now? Did Macron lie and pour gasoline on a fire? Is the media lying? pic.twitter.com/RjdLN3R5Go
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The Nanterre prosecutor’s office said that Nahel died “following at least one gunshot wound” despite the efforts of emergency medical personnel.
The 38-year-old police officer, whose identity has been withheld, was promptly taken into custody for questioning by prosecutors.
To shed light on the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, the Nanterre prosecutor’s office has ordered a comprehensive investigation. This includes an autopsy of the victim, a toxicology report, and additional examinations.
Tens of thousands took to the streets, their anger and grief manifested in a wave of violent protests. Images of burning vehicles, shattered storefronts, looting, and clashes with the police have dominated the news.
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BREAKING 🚨 Riots in France, massive fire reported at bus depot in Aubervilliers
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) June 30, 2023
Today: Race rioters are carrying out a continued campaign of violence in #Nanterre, Paris in a George Floyd-style uprising following the shooting death of a French Algerian youth. Leftists on social media are urging the violence to continue. pic.twitter.com/NsDBJpYuav
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) June 29, 2023
JUST IN: France is falling into utter chaos. Someone just drove into a shopping center and everyone is looting the store ⚠️⚠️⚠️
— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) June 30, 2023
🇫🇷 France
Using Stolen buses, construction equipment and other vehicles as demolition equipment. pic.twitter.com/Imz1lBfwzi— Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) June 30, 2023
NOW – Looting, violent riots spread to several cities in France. The situation is out of control in parts of the country. pic.twitter.com/ngsGcVVNol
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) June 30, 2023
The Action giant retail store in Sevran, France is completely consumed by flames after protesters loot and then set it on fire. pic.twitter.com/PM506q6rAa
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 30, 2023
Things are pretty wild in France right now. Good luck, Klaus Schwab, in winning this. pic.twitter.com/SFSewJ4vdp
— Dr. Simon Goddek (@goddeketal) June 30, 2023
Police Cars containing Firearms and Ammunition are reportedly beginning to be Looted by Rioters in France. pic.twitter.com/Ow2atIi6lr
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 30, 2023
The absolute state of France pic.twitter.com/c6pOz6Yql6
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) June 30, 2023
Rioters have set Victor Hugo College on fire. pic.twitter.com/zENZGCiwuP
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) June 30, 2023
A total of 667 people were already arrested across France.
In an emergency address to the nation, French President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis meeting and called for peace and understanding, emphasizing the need for a full and thorough investigation into Nahel’s death. Macron also expressed his condolences to Nahel’s family and appealed to the protestors to cease the violent demonstrations.
France suspended all public transportation nationwide in response to the nationwide protests and riots that have been going on for three days following the shooting.
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced the deployment of 40,000 federal and local police officers, with 5,000 in the Paris region alone to quell the nationwide protests and riots on Thursday night, according to France 24.
France has Halted all Public Transport across the Nation beginning later tonight as 40,000 Federal and Local Police have been Deployed across the Country in hopes to Quell the Nationwide Protests and Riots that have been ongoing for almost 2 Days now, due to the Shooting Death of… pic.twitter.com/ci3vvSAv8V
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 29, 2023
