Deadly Shooting in Marseille Bar Raises Concerns Over Rising Violence
A shooting at a bar in Marseille’s 14th arrondissement left two people dead on the evening of November 14, as the suspect fled the scene. Initial investigations revealed a suspect vehicle, later found burned nearby. The organized crime division is now handling the case. This incident follows a similar shooting in September that claimed two lives and injured four. In 2023, Marseille has recorded a staggering 49 fatalities linked to drug trafficking-related violence, marking an alarming surge in criminal activity in the city.