Bride Killed in Gunfire During French Wedding Celebration

In a shocking turn of events, a bride was fatally shot on her wedding night in Goult, a quaint village near Avignon, as masked assailants opened fire on the celebration. Local reports indicate that the gunfire resulted in at least two serious injuries, including the groom and a 13-year-old child. The violence erupted early on Sunday morning around 4:30 am as the couple exited the village hall, which was hosting their wedding festivities.

A preliminary investigation suggests that one of the attackers may have died during an active exchange of fire with the victims, but the remaining perpetrators – who had arrived at the scene in a vehicle – reportedly fled on foot after the chaotic shooting. Currently, a large-scale manhunt is underway involving numerous police officers and a helicopter, as authorities seek to locate the assailants who vanished from the scene.

Local officials, including Goult's Mayor Didier Perello, expressed their horror over the attack, characterizing it as an unprecedented event for the tight-knit community. The mayor revealed that the wedding was organized by individuals from outside of Goult, which has been relatively tranquil for the past century. Witnesses described the scene as one of disbelief and fear, as 28 attendees experienced the sudden and brutal violence that shattered the joyous occasion. Authorities have opened investigations into murder and attempted murder, as the community grapples with the aftermath of the shooting.