According to a report from the National Police Inspectorate (IGPN), released on Wednesday, September 23, and shared in advance by the radio station France Inter, the number of deaths caused by police officers using firearms dropped in 2025. The report found 12 deaths linked to police gunfire in 2025, down from 16 in 2024. This decline is notable because none of the 2025 deaths occurred during situations involving non-compliance, such as when individuals refuse to follow police orders. In contrast, 2024 saw three such cases, including the death of Nahel, a young man whose killing sparked widespread protests in France. Despite the drop in fatalities, the number of people seriously injured by police gunfire increased by 19% compared to the previous year. The report also noted that the number of shots fired during non-compliance situations remained roughly the same as in 2024. However, some advocacy groups have raised concerns about a fivefold increase in fatal police shootings involving moving vehicles since 2017. This figure is based on a 2023 study by CNRS researcher Sebastian Roché, who analyzed police shooting data. According to the data reviewed by France Inter, there has been no major change in the number of shots fired at moving vehicles since 2008. While the report acknowledges that there are five times more deaths linked to police shootings during non-compliance situations since 2017, this increase is largely attributed to a spike in 2022. That year, 16 deaths were recorded, including four linked to the use of the HK 36, a new assault rifle introduced to police forces. The report highlights that the majority of investigations into these incidents are still ongoing, indicating that the full picture of police use of force and its consequences is not yet fully understood. This data continues to fuel debate about police practices and the need for greater transparency and reform in law enforcement procedures.