PARIS, France – A tragic incident in Viry-Châtillon, a city located 20km south of Paris, has left the community in shock after a 15-year-old boy was fatally attacked outside his school. The teenager, identified as Shamseddine, was viciously beaten and suffered a cardiac arrest, leading to his untimely death the following day. The public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the murder and gang assault.
Authorities have detained five individuals connected to the violent attack, which included three 17-year-olds, a 15-year-old, and a 20-year-old. The Mayor of Viry-Châtillon, Jean-Marie Vilain, expressed outrage over the incident, describing the perpetrators as “the worst kind of thugs” who ambushed the young victim as he was returning home from a music class. Vilain highlighted the concerning trend of escalating violence in the area.
This tragic event marks the second brutal assault on a student in France within a week, following the recent case of a 14-year-old girl who was left in a temporary coma after being attacked in Montpellier. The alarming frequency of such violent incidents has raised significant concerns about the safety and well-being of students in French schools.
President Emmanuel Macron, addressing the issue of unchecked violence among youths, emphasized the importance of safeguarding schools as sanctuaries for children, families, and educators. Macron’s visit to a primary school in Paris coincided with his call for increased vigilance against all forms of violence affecting the education system.
In response to the escalating security threats facing schools, France’s education minister announced the establishment of a national “mobile force” dedicated to enhancing security measures in educational institutions. The government’s proactive approach aims to address the growing challenges posed by violence and ensure a safe learning environment for all students across the country.