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ALLILI MOURAD / SIPA

A 28-year-old man and his mother were presented to an examining magistrate on Friday after a shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old man and injured another 20-year-old on Wednesday in Montargis (Loiret), announced the attorney of Orleans.

Prosecutor Emmanuelle Bochenek-Puren requested the placement of the two suspects in pre-trial detention as part of an open judicial investigation for murder, attempted murder and complicity, according to a statement.

The facts occurred on Wednesday around 9:00 p.m. in a building in the Chaussée district, "known to harbor significant drug trafficking," Montargis prosecutor Loïc Abrial said earlier, who relinquished jurisdiction in favor of the pole Orleans criminal At least three shots were heard.

The injured were taken to hospital by private individuals.

Karim A, 28, seen rushing up the stairs to enter an apartment, was taken into police custody.

His mother, born in 1967 and suspected of complicity, was also placed in police custody.

The respondent evokes "a dispute"

The main suspect has already been convicted of drug trafficking and aggravated violence, and has 19 mentions in his criminal record.

He is indicted in another drug trafficking case for which he had just been released from pre-trial detention.

"We were able to gather enough elements to establish that he was deliberately looking for a weapon knowing that he was going to be in the presence of his two victims," ​​said Loïc Abrial.

Investigators found a cartridge case and traces of blood in front of the entrance to the apartment.

A firearm "which may match the one used", as well as ammunition were also found.

During a first hearing, the respondent spoke of “a dispute” with the victims, declaring that they were afraid when they presented themselves to his address.

"He admitted to having pointed a weapon in their direction but towards the legs, and denied any intention of homicide, explaining that the shot would have gone off on its own," said Loïc Abrial.

The man killed in the shooting was shot in the arm and thigh.

It is about a resident of Montargis known for the use of narcotics.

The second victim was injured in the abdomen.

She is known for breaking drug laws as well as traffic offenses.

His days are not in danger.

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