Val-d'Oise: A young woman has been charged after the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man

A 24-year-old woman has been charged with murder and placed in pretrial detention after admitting to shooting a 21-year-old man found dead on Friday in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, in the Val-d'Oise region. The information was confirmed on Monday by the Pontoise prosecutor's office.

The victim, originally from Seine-Saint-Denis, was found dead early in the morning in a secluded area of ​​the town. Near the body, investigators found several spent cartridges, quickly suggesting a gunshot wound.

Four bullet impacts were found.

Initial forensic findings revealed several gunshot wounds. According to the prosecutor's office, four impacts were found on the young man's back and torso.

The exact circumstances of the tragedy remain unclear. According to information reported by investigators, the body was found in a field, while the victim's vehicle was discovered wrecked in another department, Seine-et-Marne.

A suspect was identified during the investigation

The investigation took a decisive turn when two people turned up at the scene where police were examining the wrecked vehicle. They were immediately taken into custody.

During her questioning, the 24-year-old woman admitted to firing the fatal shots. She explained that the incident occurred during a meeting with the victim, but no further details were provided at this stage regarding the exact circumstances.

Investigations are still ongoing

In addition to the murder charge, the suspect is also being prosecuted for transporting a category B weapon without legitimate reason, identity theft likely to lead to prosecution against a third party, and altering the state of the scene to obstruct the discovery of the truth.

The magistrates suspect that certain elements of the crime scene were moved or altered after the events. The investigation will now have to determine the motive for the murder as well as the possible role of other individuals.

A judicial investigation has been opened.

The investigation, initially conducted in flagrante delicto by the specialized services of the judicial police of Val-d'Oise, is now continuing within the framework of a judicial inquiry opened for murder.

Placed under a detention order, the young woman will have to answer for her actions before the justice system while investigators continue their search to clarify the precise circumstances of this criminal case.