Violent Incident in Bondy: Police Officer Hit by SUV
A national police motorcyclist was violently struck by a driver in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, on Thursday, June 20. The incident occurred around 5:10 p.m. on rue Léon during a routine control operation. The driver, in a powerful black Mercedes ML SUV, accelerated and hit the police officer's two-wheeler, causing minor injuries.
Police Response and Suspect's Escape
Faced with the imminent danger, the police officer drew his handgun and fired six times at the vehicle. Despite the gunfire, the driver managed to flee into the residential area near Pavillons-Sous-Bois. The SUV was later found abandoned 300 meters away on rue César-Delaine, with three bullet holes and a flat tire. The car had not been stolen but was reportedly resold earlier that day.
Ongoing Search for the Perpetrator
Authorities are actively searching for the perpetrator, who remains at large. It is unclear how many occupants were in the SUV at the time of the incident. The police officer, although knocked down, did not require medical treatment and was able to get up without much difficulty. No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation continues.
- The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers during routine checks. The quick decision of the police officer to use his firearm underscores the severity of the threat posed by the fleeing driver.
- Residents in the area were alarmed by the gunshots and the subsequent police activity. The authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the perpetrator to come forward.
- This event adds to a series of recent confrontations between police and civilians in France, raising concerns about public safety and the challenges of maintaining law and order.
