An octogenarian was indicted for "murder by spouse" and remanded in late September after shooting his wife, "seriously ill" at their home in Charente-Maritime, told AFP Saturday the prosecutor's office. Republic of La Rochelle.
The octogenarian placed in custody at the end of September
"On the night of 19 to 20 September, an 80-year-old man killed his 74-year-old, seriously ill, with a firearm, in their home in Boutenac-Touvent", about thirty kilometers from Royan (Charente, France). Maritime), said Laurent Zuchowicz, confirming a 20-minute briefing. "The man then fired but without causing serious injury," said the magistrate.
The octogenarian, who had himself warned the gendarmes, was placed in custody on September 27 after a hospital stay to treat his wounds. According to the prosecutor, "investigations are continuing to determine the context and motivation of this act". In 2018, 121 women were killed by their spouse or ex-companion, according to the Ministry of the Interior.