Triple murder in Gy: a man shoots his two children and mother-in-law before taking his own life
A 42-year-old man killed his two sons, aged 6 and 10, as well as his mother-in-law in Gy (Haute-Saône) on Wednesday 2 September, before turning the weapon on himself.
Four deaths in Gy: a father shoots his children and mother-in-law with shotgun
A 42-year-old man shot dead his two sons, aged six and ten, as well as his mother-in-law with a shotgun on Wednesday 2 September in the evening, in the commune of Gy (Haute-Saône), before taking his own life with the same weapon. According to Google News FR — Crime (fr), which reports on an article from Le Dauphiné Libéré, the incident occurred around 8 p.m. in this locality of approximately 1,000 inhabitants, situated to the west of Haute-Saône.
Gendarmes, alerted after gunshots were heard, discovered four bodies upon arrival at the scene. The bodies of the two boys were found inside a white van parked on the property, on elevated ground above the village. That of the mother-in-law was discovered nearby, in the bungalow serving as accommodation for the family.
In the early morning, shock and confusion dominated among the residents of this small village. The precise circumstances that led to this tragedy have not yet been made public by the authorities.
A judicial inquiry should be opened to establish the exact conditions of the fourfold tragedy. Gendarmes from Haute-Saône are responsible for the investigation.
Source: Google News FR — Crime (fr)