# Fatal shooting in Toulenne, France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-shooting-in-toulenne-france
> Updated: 2026-09-13T08:00:02.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Toulenne, France, a man in his thirties was killed during an attack on August 21, 2026. According to reports, two hooded individuals arrived in a vehicle and opened fire using a Kalashnikov in bursts, targeting the victim and a friend inside a car. 

The attackers fled the scene, and a vehicle believed to be used by the assailants was later found burned in the nearby commune of Illats. The Bordeaux Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into the homicide, with local officials noting that the use of automatic weapons and the burning of the getaway vehicle has led to speculation regarding the involvement of a criminal organization.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Mat shooting: Police find stolen car and rifles after attack on parked vehicle

Police are investigating a shooting in Mat, Albania, where an Audi was targeted with over 30 bullets. A previously stolen, burnt Volkswagen containing two Kalashnikovs was found nearby.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mat-shooting-police-find-stolen-car-and-rifles-after-attack-on-parked-vehicle

### 2026-08-24: Toulenne: Man killed in Kalashnikov shooting

An investigation is underway after a man was killed by automatic gunfire in Toulenne, Gironde. Attackers fled in a vehicle that was later found burned in Illats.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toulenne-man-killed-in-kalashnikov-shooting

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