Five people died in a series of shootings near Dunkirk in northern France, including an attack near a migrant camp, before a 22-year-old suspect surrendered to police. The incident marks one of the region’s deadliest shooting sprees in recent memory.
According to Dunkirk prosecutor Charlotte Huet, the violence began in Wormhout with the killing of a 29-year-old man outside his home at 15:15 local time. The shooter then moved to Loon-Plage, where he killed two security guards, aged 33 and 37, near a port facility, followed by the deaths of two migrant camp residents, aged 19 and 30.
All five murders occurred within a two-hour window in the Dunkirk area. The suspect, previously unknown to police, was found with multiple firearms in his vehicle. Dunkirk Mayor Patrice Vergriete indicated that the motive for the attacks remains unclear.
The shootings occurred near Loon-Plage’s temporary migrant settlements, an area known for housing individuals attempting to cross the Channel to the UK. Local authorities, including regional assembly head Xavier Bertrand, confirmed the “tragic event” as emergency services maintained a significant presence in the area.
