Escalating Drug-Related Violence in Poitiers: Drive-By Shooting Leads to Massive Brawl

A drive-by shooting linked to drug trafficking in Poitiers injures five, including a teenager in critical condition, as violence escalates in France.

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Teenager shot in the head in mass brawl involving hundreds in western France

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Poitiers: Shooting injures five and sparks mass brawl

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Gunfight and massive brawl in France seriously wounds five

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In Poitiers, a drive-by shooting at a restaurant left five injured, including a critically wounded 15-year-old. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau warned of escalating drug-related violence, likening the situation to Mexico's crisis. The incident escalated into a brawl involving hundreds. This follows previous incidents of gun violence in France, raising concerns over drug operations spreading beyond traditional urban centers. Authorities are increasing police presence to restore order amid fears of a tipping point in gang-related conflicts.

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