Urban violence erupted in Chambéry during the night of September 7 to 8, following an incident involving a driver who may have refused to comply with police instructions. According to the Savoie prefecture, the violence began a few hours after police units intervened with a driver exhibiting dangerous driving behavior. The driver was seriously injured during the encounter and later died from his injuries, as confirmed by the Chambéry prosecutor's office. Police officers noted that after the driver's refusal to comply, the vehicle was moving at a "moderate speed" before stopping. Upon checking the driver, officers found him with a "head injury" accompanied by "a significant pool of blood." The driver was treated by emergency services on Monday evening in a critical condition. The possibility of a "self-inflicted or accidental act" is being investigated. The Chambéry prosecutor's office has opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the injuries and has notified the police oversight services (IGPN) to examine whether the injuries were related to the police action. At this stage, no link has been established between the injuries and the police action. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday to help determine the exact cause of death. The incidents that followed the driver's arrest affected the Biollay, Chambéry-le-Haut, and neighboring commune of Cognin. According to authorities, "several dozen determined individuals" set fire to or attempted to set fire to vehicles, bins, private buildings, and public buildings, and also damaged several shops. The city hall reported significant damage, including the complete destruction of the Biollay social center, which had previously been set on fire during riots in 2023. A social landlord agency, Cristal Habitat, was "devastated," and a supermarket was vandalized. Six vehicles were also set on fire. The mayor of Chambéry, Thierry Repentin, expressed regret over the "hate on social media since last night, incitement to violence, to break everything, and people who are opposing communities in our neighborhoods." He called for calm and lamented that the commune "is very much alone facing this situation," requesting additional support from higher authorities. During the night, two sections of the CRS 83, specialized in combating urban violence, were deployed as reinforcements. The prefect, Vanina Nicoli, stated that the arrangement would be maintained and adapted as long as necessary.