Senator Corinne Narassiguin caught in Sevran shooting during police patrol
Senator Corinne Narassiguin was hit by gunfire while riding in a BAC police vehicle in Sevran's Beaudottes district.
During a night patrol on Tuesday, a BAC police car carrying Senator Corinne Narassiguin turned onto avenue Youri Gagarine in the Beaudottes neighbourhood of Sevran. At about 22:15, the vehicle was subjected to a burst of gunshots, which officials initially mistook for fireworks. Police sources reported hearing five distinct detonations. The incident placed the elected official directly in the midst of the area's violent environment.
Why it matters
It highlights the danger public officials face in high-crime French suburbs and the ongoing security challenges there.
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