A fatal shooting occurred during a hunting trip in Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts, leaving a 66-year-old man dead despite emergency efforts.
Emergency services called to Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts
Emergency services were called on Wednesday around noon to Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts, a commune near Pont-Saint-Esprit, after a fatal incident involving a gunshot. A 66-year-old man died at the scene
A man aged 66 could not be saved despite the presence of firefighters and a SMUR medical team who arrived at the scene quickly. SMUR is a French mobile emergency care unit known for its rapid response in critical situations. Gendarmes began an investigation
Gendarmes were also on site to begin the investigation and determine the context in which this fatal shot occurred. They are responsible for law enforcement in rural areas and often handle criminal investigations in such cases. Incident occurred during a hunting expedition
A hunting expedition was taking place on Wednesday when the incident occurred. Hunting is a common activity in rural France, often conducted in designated areas to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. Hunter fired and hit another participant
A hunter fired and hit another participant. The circumstances surrounding the shot, such as whether it was accidental or intentional, are under investigation by the gendarmes.
