An investigation into “attempted voluntary homicide” has been opened, the Mont-de-Marsan (Landes) public prosecutor’s office announced on Monday.
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The news shocked his fans. Singer Kendji Girac, 27, was hospitalized at the Bordeaux University Hospital on Monday April 22, after being seriously injured by gunshot in Biscarrosse (Landes) during the night, according to aptook franceinfo and France Bleu Gascogne with the gendarmerie, confirming information of BFMTV. The life prognosis of the successful artist, who was hit in the chest, is no longer in jeopardy. Investigation for “attempted voluntary homicide” is open, announced the Mont-de-Marsan prosecutor’s office (Landes). Franceinfo takes stock of what we know about this affair.
A shooting at a Traveler reception area
It is 5:30 a.m., in the night from Sunday to Monday, when the gendarmes intervene at the reception area for travelers in Biscarrosse. According to the prosecutor from Mont-de-Marsan (Landes), Olivier Janson, the artist is then supported for “a bullet wound in the chest”, but is conscious at the time of transport. He then explains that he himself provoked the shooting, again according to Olivier Janson.
The circumstances of the tragedy remain to be clarified. Kendji Girac “had come to take a little time with family” on the Biscarrosse area, says an uncle of the singer, met on site by France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine on Monday, also mentioning an accident.
A weapon, of an American model dating from 1911, was found in a bush near the scene of the tragedy, the gendarmerie told France Télévisions, adding that it was not loaded and that no magazine was available. was discovered. “Upon indication from members of his family, the weapon was found during the day and is being analyzed”said the prosecution.
When the gendarmes showed up at the Travelers reception area, they noticed “the presence of eighty caravans on the area, all belonging to family members or relatives” of the victim, according to the prosecutor’s press release. The people present at the scene, potential witnesses, refused to give details of the facts, according to information from franceinfo. The investigation was entrusted to the Pau research section and the Parentis-en-Born research brigade.
The singer’s vital prognosis is no longer in jeopardy
Kendji Girac was transported to the Bordeaux University Hospital on Monday morning in very serious condition and his vital prognosis was at risk for a while. He is no longer there, according to the gendarmerie.
His state of health did not allow him to be interviewed, he “briefly” explained to the investigators who came to his bedside “that it was a shot that he described as accidental, which he himself caused by handling an 11 caliber automatic pistol, purchased shortly beforehand”, according to the prosecutor. He specifies that the singer’s hearing “will be carried out as soon as his state of health allows”.
Messages of support to the artist
“I want to wish, on behalf of the municipal team, and on my own behalf, a speedy recovery to Kendji Girac”reacted to South West Hélène Larrezet, various right-wing mayor of Biscarrosse. “Kendji Girac is an adorable person who fights every day for our community,” for his part declared Payou Baptiste, president of the Gypsy community of the South, on BFMTV. “Hang on”, “thoughts of his family”, “strength to him”… Very moved, his fans also published numerous messages of support on social networks.
Originally from Périgueux (Dordogne), Kendji Maillé, his real name, was born into a family of Catalan gypsy origin. He was made famous “a bit by accident”in his words, when in August 2013 his uncle published a video in which he covered Gims’ hit on the guitar, Bella.
He then won the show “The Voice” in 2014 and sold millions of records, driven in particular by his hits Color Gitano Or Andalusian, massively viewed on YouTube. In parallel with his fifth album, released in 2022 and entitled The School of LifeKendji Girac also participated in the Enfoirés tours, of which he became one of the pillars.