Stories from Villeurbanne · France

The Mayor of Villeurbanne has requested specific reinforcements to combat criminal networks following a shooting that occurred yesterday. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine if the shooting is formally linked to drug trafficking.

A burned body was discovered overnight in a car in Villeurbanne, near Lyon. The discovery followed exchanges of gunfire in the street. The victim has not been identified, and an investigation is underway. The fire may have been triggered by the gunshots. The discovery follows gunfire that occurred last night, according to the Lyon prosecutor's office. An investigation has been opened into organized murder and criminal association.

A cyclist involved in a high-speed collision with a wall in the Lyon Villeurbanne area is reported to be in reassuring condition.