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A 63-year-old man has been taken into police custody in connection with a brutal homicide discovered in Paris’s 14th arrondissement last week. The suspect, identified by police sources as a homeless individual, was apprehended on Wednesday following a separate incident in a convenience store in the 15th arrondissement.
Discovery of the crime
The investigation began on November 7, after a neighbor alerted authorities, concerned because the door of a nearby apartment had been left open for several hours. Upon entering the residence, police officers discovered the body of a 54-year-old man lying on a bed, concealed under a duvet.
According to reports from the Paris prosecutor’s office, the victim had sustained multiple severe injuries to his face, and his throat had been partially severed. The apartment was found in a state of significant disarray, suggesting a struggle had taken place.
Investigation leads to arrest
The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened a formal investigation into the case, classifying it as “voluntary homicide.” The case has been assigned to the criminal brigade of the Paris judicial police. Investigators quickly focused their attention on individuals known to frequent the victim’s home.
Neighbors cited in local media reports indicated that the victim frequently hosted homeless individuals from the neighborhood for social gatherings involving alcohol. This pattern of behavior provided a key lead for detectives.
Suspect apprehended
The suspect was apprehended by officers from the 15th arrondissement police station on Wednesday morning. According to police sources, the man walked into a grocery store around 8:30 a.m. claiming to have a weapon before taking a beer. Employees alerted the police, who arrived promptly to control and arrest the individual.
The suspect is currently being held in police custody as the investigation continues. Authorities are working to establish the full timeline of events leading up to the discovery of the body on November 7.
Source: TF1 Info
