Shooting in French City Rennes Shocked Residents

rennes - Masked men with automatic weapons storm street in Rennes, injuring four; possible drug-related incident in Villejean neighborhood.

Masked Men Storm Street in Rennes

A shooting incident in Rennes shocked residents as masked men with automatic weapons stormed a street, injuring four individuals. The incident took place in the Villejean neighborhood.

Details of the Incident

• Three armed men ran through the streets towards a Subway restaurant in a shopping district.
• Mayor Nathalie Appéré confirmed three gunshot wounds and one person injured in chaos.
• An eyewitness described how a man was almost shot before being hit by the suspects' vehicle.
• Reports suggest the area is known for drug-related activities, with previous shooting incidents.
• Authorities are cautious about linking the shooting directly to drug trade but acknowledge the neighborhood's history.

Social media circulated alarming videos of the armed men storming the streets. The investigation is ongoing.