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Man, 57, killed by gunfire in Argentré-du-Plessis; suspect held
A 57-year-old man was killed by a rifle shot shortly before midnight in Argentré-du-Plessis, a small town in Brittany, western France.
He was shot outside a house on Rue du Domaine-des-Vergers, and residents said they heard gunfire and cries.
A 62-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody on suspicion of firing the shot or shots.
The two men are reportedly from the town, and the suspect is said to live in the house where the shooting happened.
Investigators have not established a motive, and the mayor said the community was waiting for more details.
Local gendarmes are investigating to establish what happened.
A 57-year-old man was killed by at least one rifle shot in Argentré-du-Plessis, Ille-et-Vilaine, during the night of November 3 to 4, 2026.
He was shot outside a house on rue du Domaine-des-Vergers.
A 62-year-old man suspected of firing the shot or shots was arrested and placed in police custody.
The motive for the killing was not known.
The mayor said she was alerted at about 12:30 a.m. and went to the scene.
- Who
- A 57-year-old man was killed; a 62-year-old man is suspected of firing the shot or shots.
- What
- The victim was killed by at least one rifle shot.
- When
- During the night of November 3 to 4, 2026, shortly before midnight.
- Where
- Rue du Domaine-des-Vergers in Argentré-du-Plessis, Ille-et-Vilaine, France.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The man was shot outside a house on rue du Domaine-des-Vergers, shortly before midnight.
Mayor Françoise Gesland was alerted and went to the scene.
A 62-year-old man suspected of firing the shot or shots was in police custody.
- Victim
- 57-year-old man
- Suspect
- 62-year-old man, held in police custody
- Location
- Rue du Domaine-des-Vergers, Argentré-du-Plessis
- Time
- Night of November 3 to 4, 2026; shortly before midnight
- Mayor alerted
- About 12:30 a.m.
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What people are saying
When it happens near your home, it is always shocking.
I heard gunshots and screams.
Around 11:30 p.m., I think I heard two bangs.