More than 40 cars were burned and dozens of police officers were injured! Macron calls on the public to remain calm as French police shoot and kill a 17-year-old boy, causing riots
According to comprehensive reports, on the 27th local time, a police officer shot and killed a 17-year-old boy in the suburbs of Nantes, Paris, France. The incident subsequently sparked violent protests, resulting in dozens of police officers being injured.
On June 27th local time, a 17-year-old boy in France was shot and killed by the police for failing to comply with parking orders, causing riots.
Reuters cited a video on social media stating that the teenager was stopped by the police for violating traffic rules, and later failed to comply with police parking orders and was shot dead.
According to Agence France Presse, the police initially reported that the involved teenager was driving towards the police, so the police fired at him. A social media video confirmed by Agence France Presse showed two police officers standing next to a stationary car at the time of the incident, with one of them pointing a weapon at the driver. One voice in the video said, "A bullet will hit your head."
This incident triggered protests in Nantel. French Interior Minister Darmanin stated that 31 people have been arrested, 24 police officers have been injured, and more than 40 cars have been burned down.
At present, the police involved have been detained and are under investigation for intentional homicide.
Macron, Mbappe, and others speak out
On June 28th local time, in response to the riots in the Paris suburb of Nantes, French President Macron called on the public to calmly wait for justice to arrive. He said, "We need calmness, we don't need riots. Riots will worsen the situation." Macron said, "A teenager was killed. This is incomprehensible and unforgivable." He said that the incident caused a stir throughout France and expressed "respect and love" for the families of the victims.
French Prime Minister Borne posted on social media that it is necessary to investigate the truth behind this incident.
According to the Associated Press, famous French football stars such as Mbappe also spoke out on social media. Mbappe wrote, "I am saddened by my France. This situation is unacceptable. I am with Neil's family and the people he loves, and this little angel is walking too fast."
French Interior Minister Darmanin stated that the government will hold a security meeting on the afternoon of the 28th to discuss the next steps.