In a shocking turn of events in Thionville, northeastern France, masked gunmen unleashed gunfire at a wedding reception early Sunday morning, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. Police suspect the attack, which occurred at a reception hall with around one hundred guests present, may be linked to a dispute among drug traffickers.
According to authorities, the assailants, armed with heavy weaponry, arrived at approximately 1:15 a.m. while guests were outside smoking. They opened fire on the group before fleeing the scene in a 4×4 vehicle, suspected to be a BMW. Thionville, near the borders of Luxembourg and Germany, now faces a heightened investigation into the motives behind the violent assault.
Law enforcement sources clarified that while the wedding itself was not the target, the individuals attending the event were specifically attacked. Bullet holes found in a glass door at the reception hall serve as a grim reminder of the devastating incident, leaving the community shaken and seeking answers.