“He just talked to a girl. He really died for nothing… ”said a close friend of the young man. Three days later death of 26-year-old gunman Christopher Aurier, in the night from Sunday to Monday in front of a night establishment in the industrial area of Thibaud in Toulouse, the investigation of the regional service of the judicial police quickly progressed. It had a real theatrical impact Tuesday July 14 when33-year-old man walked through police station doors with his belongings to explain that he was the one the police had been actively looking for since the day before.
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Identified, he had not been located but it was only a matter of hours before he finished his run in police custody at the premises of the central police station. The investigative work and the hearing of the witnesses had enabled the police to draw the outlines of a festive evening which turned into a nightmare for the Aurier family.
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An evening where alcohol flowed in a “good-natured” atmosphere, will say those present, until Christopher Aurier and the suspect come to words about a young woman. She had indeed shared the life of the victim for a while, about 4 years ago. Since then, their paths had moved away before briefly crossing paths in a bar-restaurant located at the Sesquières complex in Toulouse. This frivolous dispute was likely exacerbated by alcohol. But enough for this man already known for his violent temper.
The young man managed to walk a few meters before collapsing
While some took the way to Kin’s to go and enjoy an “after”, the alleged killer ruminated and he grabbed a handgun before breaking into this establishment on Boulevard Thibaud. He fired and touched his victim in the chest. Twice. Christopher Aurier, a colossus, did not collapse instantly. He managed to travel several tens of meters before falling on the bitumen and losing consciousness. Witnesses, three friends of his soccer club, tried to give him a heart massage before the arrival of the firefighters. Transported to the emergency department of Rangueil hospital, he died shortly after.
Was the alleged murderer remorseful? Did he feel in danger outside when he understood that some people were crying out for revenge for the victim, especially on social networks where his photo and address were widely disseminated? He was still heard on Wednesday evening. His police custody should end on Thursday and he will be presented to the prosecution for an indictment. Will the magistrates retain the concept of premeditation? That is the question.
A respected player and a loving father
Christopher Aurier was so addicted to football that in addition to his matches with the Jeune agreement toulousaine (JET), he went on Sunday to the Stade des Minimes to play with the Shock, a friendly team which unfortunately never did so well her name. Everyone is still having a hard time accepting that in a few days, the defender will not be there.
As if that were not enough, the Aurier family and the Toulouse football family are dismayed to read since Monday a myriad of negative comments on the victim due to a previous conviction. “As if he deserved to die!” Suffocates Jocelyn Momasso-Momasso, president of Choc. I am outraged to see a countless number of unacceptable comments about it circulating on social networks. He is not the man I have known for years. He was a very good player who was very respectful of his teammates. I never saw him involved in an incident. People invent things and personally, I find it very hurtful for all of his loved ones. The whole team is traumatized. A palpable emotion at the JET as at Juventus de Papus where the young man had just signed, Thursday July 9. And he was very motivated.
After a first gathering in privacy, the Toulouse football community is currently thinking of a commemoration at the height of its pain. Hoping that his brother Serge will be able to leave England where he is living. Christopher was a valued player but above all a loving father. A few hours before his death, he shared happy moments with his children by the sea. Proud, he had published these photos on social networks. Back in Toulouse, he phoned his friends. Just for a drink.
Via LaDepeche
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