On April 17, 2025, three armed men entered a Subway restaurant in the Villejean neighborhood of Rennes and opened fire, injuring four people.

The Villejean area has seen multiple shooting incidents in recent months, raising concerns about public safety.

According to police sources, two of the gunshot victims were initially in critical condition but have since stabilized.

All four injured individuals were treated at the CHU de Rennes hospital, where their conditions were reported as stable and not life-threatening.

Among those present during the shooting was Charles Compagnon, a 52-year-old municipal councilor, who narrowly avoided being shot thanks to a colleague's quick action.

Compagnon expressed his shock at becoming a victim while engaging in community outreach and highlighted the rarity of such violence involving elected officials.

In response to the violence, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the shootings and emphasized a commitment to combat drug trafficking, characterizing it as a 'war' against narcotics.

An investigation for attempted murder in an organized group has been launched, with police actively seeking the suspects, who remain at large.

Four suspects were apprehended shortly after the incident, with three additional suspects arrested by the RAID unit later that night.

Mayor Nathalie Appéré noted that the CRS 82 unit was deployed rapidly to the area and would remain for several days due to community trauma.

The incident reflects ongoing tensions among drug traffickers in the Rennes area, contributing to an alarming trend of violence linked to drug-related conflicts.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and described the chaotic scene, with patrons crying for help amidst the violence.