A chilling scene unfolded in La Grand-Combe, in the Gard region. On Friday afternoon, a man in his fifties fatally stabbed a worshiper inside the mosque… before capturing part of his act on his phone. Arrested shortly after the incident, the suspect was taken into custody. According to initial findings, he may have premeditated his actions. The judicial police of Nîmes, who are leading the investigation, discovered striking images on his smartphone. These recordings are currently being analyzed to reconstruct the timeline of the tragedy. No religious or terrorist motive has been identified at this stage: according to a source close to the case, the attack could be linked to a personal dispute. The Alès prosecutor's office has opened a judicial inquiry for "premeditated murder" and ordered psychiatric evaluations. In La Grand-Combe, shock is pervasive. The mayor, Patrick Malavieille, called for unity and dignity, emphasizing that justice must now fully illuminate this heinous crime.
