Macabre Discovery in Marseille
A tragic incident unfolded in the tourist district of Malmousque in Marseille on the evening of Monday, June 17. A man was found dead in the passenger seat of a vehicle, having been shot in the head. The gruesome discovery was made by a legionnaire returning to the Foreign Legion's convalescence center, who noticed the car's passenger side door open and the bloodied body inside.
Investigation and Arrest
The investigation, led by the Organized and Specialized Crime Division (DCOS), quickly identified the vehicle's owner through video surveillance footage. The car had arrived at the scene around 10:30 p.m. with two occupants. The vehicle owner was arrested the following morning, June 18, at around 6 a.m. as he left his home with a sports bag full of clothes. Authorities have placed him in police custody, and his detention is ongoing.
No Drug Trafficking Link
Initial findings indicated that the victim, a man in his thirties, had been shot with a 9 mm caliber bullet. Despite the violent nature of the crime, the prosecution has stated that there is no evidence linking this homicide to drug trafficking. The investigation into the assassination continues, with authorities working diligently to uncover the motive and any potential connections.
- The macabre discovery near the Malmousque vacation and convalescence center has shocked the local community. The center, located in the 7th arrondissement along the coast, is typically a place of rest and recovery for military personnel.
- The legionnaire who found the body raised the alarm at around 10:30 p.m., prompting a swift response from local authorities. The victim's body was found partially collapsed on the driver's side, with one foot outside the passenger compartment.
- Investigators are meticulously analyzing all available evidence, including the 9 mm caliber bullet found at the scene. The arrest of the vehicle's owner marks a significant step forward in the investigation, but many questions remain unanswered as to the motive behind this brutal crime.
