Shooting occurs in Lyon neighborhood

A man was shot on Monday, October 26, in the Gorge-de-Loup neighborhood of Lyon’s 9th arrondissement, near a metro station. The incident took place around 11:00 p.m. on Professor-Guérin Street.

Suspects on scooters flee after shooting

Two individuals riding scooters approached the victim, and the passenger got off and fired three shots using a 22-caliber weapon. The suspects, wearing black clothing and face coverings, fled the scene on scooters.

Victim injured but not in critical condition

The 35-year-old victim was hit in the leg by one or more projectiles. He was then taken to the Édouard-Herriot Hospital in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, where his condition was not considered critical.

Investigation launched into the attack

Authorities have opened a police investigation to identify the shooters. The incident is being treated as an attempted murder, and the suspects remain at large.