Investigation launched after fatal shooting in Annemasse
Man fatally shot in Annemasse; 15 casings found; homicide investigation opened.
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Annemasse Shooting Investigation
Fatal shooting in Annemasse, Haute-Savoie on September 7, 2026. A 25-year-old was killed in the Perrier neighborhood. Approximately 15 cartridge casings found at scene. Multiple suspects observed in vehicle. Homicide investigation opened and assigned to organized crime specialists.
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2026-09-07 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 7 Sept, 15:05 UTC
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What happened
Approximately 15 bullet casings recovered at shooting scene
About 15 cartridge casings of 7.62 mm caliber were found at the scene of the shooting in the Perrier neighborhood where the 25-year-old was killed.
Homicide investigation opened by Thonon-les-Bains prosecutor
Prosecutor Xavier Goux-Thiercelin announced on September 8 that a homicide investigation was opened and assigned to the DCOS (Division de la criminalité organisée et spécialisée) of Annecy, the specialized organized crime unit.
Multiple individuals seen arriving and departing shooting location
Several individuals were observed arriving at and leaving the shooting scene in a vehicle. The operational method suggested links to organized drug trafficking settlement tactics.
25-year-old man shot dead in Annemasse, Haute-Savoie
A 25-year-old man was killed by gunfire on Sunday, September 7 at approximately 22:45 in the Perrier neighborhood of Annemasse, Haute-Savoie, France. He was seated with three friends when shots were fired. Emergency responders arrived shortly before 22:45 and pronounced him dead at 23:45.
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