A man shot dead in the middle of the street in Chelles

A 54-year-old man was shot dead in the middle of the street in Chelles (Seine-et-Marne), this Saturday, near the nautical base of Vaires-sur-Marne.

The emergency services were alerted around 6 p.m.

Once there, they discovered the victim in cardiorespiratory arrest, lying in his car, reports

.

Despite attempts at resuscitation, the 50-year-old died at the scene.

According to information from our colleagues, only one bullet entry hole was found.

An autopsy was to be performed on Monday.

It should make it possible to know the caliber used by the attacker(s), who have not been found.

An open investigation

An investigation has been opened and entrusted to the criminal brigade of Versailles since it "is a mystery murder", indicated to

the judicial police of Meaux.

The victim belonged to the Traveler community but did not reside in Chelles, according to the public prosecutor of Meaux.

She was known to the courts only for traffic offences.

Miscellaneous facts

A 23-year-old young man stabbed to death in the middle of the street in Saint-Ouen

Miscellaneous facts

Marseille: A man shot dead at Belle-de-Mai

• Scales

• Paris

• Ile-de-France

• Miscellaneous Paris

• Assassination