A devastating incident unfolded in a Paris suburb on Tuesday, where a 17-year-old delivery driver was tragically shot and killed by a police officer, as confirmed by the family's legal representatives. This heartbreaking event sparked outrage among local residents, leading to the ignition of barricades and clashes with law enforcement officers who responded by deploying tear gas.

Following the shooting, the police officer involved was taken into custody on suspicion of manslaughter, according to the Nanterre prosecutor's office. The tragic incident occurred during a routine traffic check, escalating into a profound loss of life.

The victim, unfortunately, succumbed to the gunshot wound at the scene, as stated by the prosecutor's office in their official statement. While one passenger who was in the vehicle at the time of the incident was briefly detained and subsequently released, authorities are actively searching for another passenger who fled the scene. The investigation into this devastating event continues as the community mourns the loss of a young life.

The tragic death on Tuesday garnered nationwide attention, highlighting the fact that deadly firearm incidents are less frequent in France compared to the United States.

Represented by a team of three lawyers, the 17-year-old driver, Nael M., was identified. The lawyers strongly refuted the police's reported claim that the officers' lives were at risk due to the driver's alleged threat of running them over.

In response to the incident, the lawyers pointed to a circulating video, purportedly capturing the event, which shows two police officers leaning into the driver-side window of a yellow car. As the vehicle pulls away, one officer fires a shot towards the driver. Later, the car is seen crashed into a nearby post.

The tragic event sparked unrest in the streets of Nanterre, with local residents staging a protest outside the police headquarters. Some groups set barricades and garbage bins on fire, vandalized a bus stop, and even launched firecrackers towards the police. In response, the police employed tear gas and dispersion grenades, as documented in videos broadcasted by local media.

In recent years, there have been several incidents resulting in deaths or injuries caused by French police, leading to calls for increased accountability. Furthermore, France witnessed protests against racial profiling and other injustices following the killing of George Floyd by police in Minnesota.