Teen Critically Injured in Poitiers Drug Shootout

A violent drug-related shootout in Poitiers, France, has left five people seriously injured, including a critically injured 15-year-old boy. The incident began as a drive-by shooting outside a restaurant and escalated into a mass brawl involving hundreds of people from rival gangs. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau highlighted the incident as a tipping point in escalating drug-related violence, likening it to the situation in Mexico. Extra police forces have been deployed to the area, reflecting the government's commitment to combat drug trafficking and gang violence. The incident underscores the growing concern over gang-related crimes in France, which are now spreading beyond major cities to smaller towns. Local officials, including Poitiers Mayor Léonore Moncond’huy, have called for increased vigilance and security measures.