man kills woman and commits suicide in court

A man armed with a pistol killed a woman before killing himself in front of the Montpellier judicial court, this Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Gunfire and two people dead in Montpellier. This Tuesday, February 20, around 2 p.m., a man known for acts of domestic violence and armed with a pistol shot a woman in the head and killed her in front of the judicial court, then returned the gun. gun against him, firing again at head level. According to information from various media, the individual was waiting for his victim at the exit of the court. The two individuals, deceased, had an appointment for divorce proceedings according to the details of the Parisian.

The police intervened after the gunshots were reported in front of the court, the Hérault prefecture said in a press release. The intervention is now complete and the final report shows two deaths. Free Midday reports that at the request of the public prosecutor, the entire establishment was evacuated. The perimeter was sealed off during the intervention of the police. If the event is over according to the prefecture, the area remains secured by the police. A communication by the public prosecutor is planned around 4 p.m.