Ninety-year-old man detained after shooting elderly couple in Pyrénées-Atlantiques
A 90-year-old resident was taken into custody after firing a shotgun at his neighbours, an 85-year-old man and his 82-year-old wife, who died at the scene.
Authorities detained a 90-year-old man on suspicion of homicide after he used a shotgun to attack his neighbours in the small commune of Lagor, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The victims, an 85-year-old man and his 82-year-old wife, were killed at their residence. According to the investigation, the suspect retrieved his firearm after a stone was thrown at him by the couple and then approached their home armed. Neighbours who heard the shots called the gendarmes, leading to the suspect's immediate arrest. The incident is linked to a multi-year neighbour conflict, and the local research brigade is handling the inquiry.
Why it matters
The case highlights how long-running neighbour disputes can erupt into deadly violence, raising concerns about rural safety and conflict resolution.
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