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Police officer dies after pursuing two suspected car thieves near Paris
A 38-year-old police officer died on duty in Champigny-sur-Marne, in France’s Val-de-Marne area, after chasing two men suspected of stealing from parked cars.
He worked on the night shift at the local police station and was the father of two young children.
After the suspects were caught, he collapsed and could not be revived.
The reports say he suffered a cardiac arrest.
He was described as well liked by colleagues, who were deeply affected by his death.
France’s interior minister expressed condolences to his family and colleagues, and a minute of silence was held at the Val-de-Marne council.
The reports do not say what further steps will follow.
A 38-year-old police brigadier-chief died after pursuing and arresting two men suspected of breaking into parked cars in Champigny-sur-Marne.
He suffered a cardiac arrest or medical emergency shortly after the suspects were apprehended.
The incident happened during the night of October 11 to 12, 2026, while he was on duty with the local police station’s night brigade.
He was the father of two young children and had worked at the Champigny-sur-Marne station for several years.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez expressed condolences, and a minute of silence was held at the Val-de-Marne departmental council.
- Who
- A 38-year-old police brigadier-chief and two suspected car thieves.
- What
- The officer died after pursuing the two men and helping apprehend them; reports say he suffered a cardiac arrest.
- When
- During the night of October 11 to 12, 2026. One report says the pursuit began around 4 a.m.; reports differ on whether the incident occurred around 4 or 5 a.m.
- Where
- Champigny-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, near Paris.
- Why
- He became unwell shortly after the suspects were apprehended. The sources do not state why he suffered the cardiac arrest.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The officer and his team pursued two men suspected of breaking into parked cars and apprehended them.
The officer became unwell and collapsed; emergency services tried to revive him.
His death was confirmed, according to Actu17 as cited by Midi Libre.
A minute of silence was held at the Val-de-Marne departmental council in Créteil.
- Officer
- 38-year-old brigadier-chief
- Location
- Champigny-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne
- Suspects
- Two men suspected of breaking into parked cars
- Family
- Father of two young children
- Death
- Cardiac arrest, according to the reports
- Service
- Night brigade at the Champigny-sur-Marne police station
What people are saying
Il s’est écroulé
profonde émotion
Tout le monde était en larmes.
Sources
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