Marseille, France – September 2, 2025 – A knife attack in Marseille left multiple people wounded today, culminating in the fatal shooting of the Tunisian suspect by police. The incident unfolded across multiple locations in the city, prompting a large-scale emergency response and a national anti-terrorist prosecution (PNAT) observation.
The attacker, identified as 35-year-old Abdelkader D., a Tunisian national with a valid residence card until February 23, 2032, initially attacked the manager and son of a hotel after being expelled for non-payment. He then extended the violence to a hotel customer, inflicting more serious injuries, and subsequently attacked two pedestrians on the Belsunce course. Witnesses reported the suspect may have shouted “Allah Akbar” during the attacks.Police deployed an electrical pulse pistol (PIE) after the suspect refused to comply with orders, ultimately resulting in his death from sustained injuries.
According to Public Prosecutor of Marseille Nicolas Bessonne, the incident was a “criminal journey” during which the suspect appeared to be acting “blindly and freely,” attempting to harm individuals. the suspect was known to judicial and territorial intelligence services for “unstable behavior with violent potential.”
Emergency services transported several victims to hospitals, some in critical condition. The area was secured, and a formal inquiry has been launched by the PJ (Police Judiciaire). interior Minister Bruno Retailleau visited the scene, reiterating the government’s commitment to “get control of migratory flows” and praising the police’s response.
