Man shot dead in Saint-Martin-en-Bresse

A 44-year-old man was shot dead in Saint-Martin-en-Bresse, a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department of France, in an incident that has raised local concern.

Suspects arrived at victim's home

According to the prosecutor's office, several individuals arrived by car in front of the victim's home in Corgoloin, a nearby village, around 6:30 PM on Thursday. Two of them got out, armed with firearms.

Attack occurred in the victim's garage

One of the suspects fired twice with a pump-action shotgun toward the victim, who was in his garage. The victim died shortly after the shooting.

Four family members arrested

Four members of the same family, including two adults aged 19 and 21, and two minors aged 14 and 15, were arrested shortly afterward in the neighboring department of Saône-et-Loire and placed in custody.

Homicide linked to family dispute

The prosecutor's office stated that initial investigations have linked the homicide to a dispute that occurred between the victim's son and one of the suspected perpetrators.

Large gendarmerie operation launched

A significant gendarmerie operation, including the GIGN, a special forces unit known for handling high-risk situations, was mobilized to locate the suspects.