The main suspect in the murder of municipal agent Lilian Dejean, Abdoul Diallo, has been indicted and imprisoned following his arrest in Portugal after 74 days on the run. The Grenoble prosecutor, Éric Vaillant, confirmed that Diallo faces charges of murder, involuntary injuries, and possession of a weapon. Dejean, a 49-year-old father and cleaning agent, was shot in the chest while attempting to restrain Diallo, who had caused a traffic accident with a rental car. Identity papers belonging to Diallo were found in the abandoned vehicle, which he fled after the incident. The case has drawn significant public attention and emotion in Grenoble, where a silent march in tribute to Dejean attracted around a thousand participants, including local officials. Diallo has a lengthy criminal history with 19 convictions, including violent offenses and drug trafficking, highlighting the ongoing issues of gang violence in the region.
Suspect Charged in Murder of Grenoble Municipal Agent Lilian Dejean
2024-11-30T22:43:24.186Z