In Niort, gunshots in the center, two young people injured

An investigation has been opened for attempted murder, indicates the Niort (Deux-Sèvres) prosecutor's office.

Two shots rang out early Tuesday afternoon in the city center, not far from the station, reports

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An investigation was opened by the Niort prosecutor's office for attempted murder.

Niort urban security @ PoliceNat79 is carrying out investigations to identify the perpetrator (s) and determine their exact course.

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- Julien Wattebled-Attorney Niort (@procNiort) August 17, 2021

Two minors were hit by these shots and injured.

They were still hospitalized Tuesday evening, even if their condition did not cause concern.

A witness claims to have seen the author of the shootings chasing his victims, then fleeing through the rue du Parvis-Saint-Hilaire.

"Niort urban security is carrying out investigations to identify the perpetrator (s) and determine their exact course", continues the prosecutor.

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