Does history repeat itself in Fleury-Mérogis (Essonne)? Just one year after the tragic shooting during a rap event in May 2024, yet another shooting has marred a festive evening. This unfortunate incident occurred on the dawn of June 9, 2025, yet again in the commercial area of La Croix Blanche , the largest in Île-de-France.
This time, events unfolded just before 6 AM in the parking lot of La Suite 91 , a reception hall where a private event had just concluded. According to preliminary information, a man in his twenties, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was targeted and shot at least once. A 9 mm bullet pierced the armpit, striking a vital area.
Upon arrival of the firefighters and the Emergency Medical Services (SMUR) from Juvisy-sur-Orge , the victim was in cardiac arrest and could not be saved. The physician on-site pronounced him dead. Intriguingly, the young man appeared to be an outsider to the event, and it remains unclear why he was present outside the venue.
A Suspect on the Run
According to our sources, the shooter fled the scene immediately in a Mercedes , witnessed by numerous onlookers. Authorities are currently searching for this individual. The public prosecutor’s office in Évry-Courcouronnes has confirmed the initiation of an investigation into intentional homicide , which has been handed over to the Paris Research Section (SR).
By around 10 AM on Monday, military personnel were still active on-site. The parking lot was littered with over 70 yellow markers placed to identify potential evidence: cups, bags, and cigarette butts. The overall scene exuded a sense of chaos .
A few meters away, two cleaning staff busily washed down the terrace and the inside of the reception hall. “We’re prohibited from speaking,” one of them politely whispered to us.
This incident undeniably evokes memories of the shooting on May 25, 2024 , in another reception hall in Fleury, where a rap event had also taken place. Multiple gunshots resulted in one death and one injury. Just weeks prior, another individual had been shot following a similar event.
The recent shooting not only raises questions about public safety but also highlights a disturbing trend linked to nightlife events in the region. As Fleury-Mérogis continues to grapple with its reputation, citizens and law enforcement authorities alike are calling for measures to prevent such incidents from recurring. With the community still reeling from this tragedy, it is crucial to address the underlying issues contributing to violence in public spaces.