Gunman Slaughters Five Near French Migrant Camp in Bloody Rampage
A chilling shooting spree near a refugee camp in northern France left five dead, including two migrants and two security guards. The horrific attack struck close to the Loon-Plage camp near Dunkirk on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Rampage Begins in Wormhout
The gunman, a 22-year-old French national, began his deadly spree around 4 PM in the town of Wormhout, about 15 miles from Dunkirk. He shot a 29-year-old public transport manager dead right in front of his family at a farmhouse.
Next, the suspect moved to the Loon-Plage area, targeting two Iraqi Kurdish migrants near an oil refinery, shooting both in the head.
He then stopped a vehicle carrying two security guards from Eamus Cork Security, a company guarding Dunkirk Port. The gunman forced the guards out and gunned them down in cold blood.
Confession and Weapons Found
By 5 PM, the killer drove to a police station in Ghyvelde and turned himself in, admitting to the murders.
Police described the killings as “precise and calculated.” The suspect showed expert use of firearms. Authorities found multiple weapons stashed in the boot of his car.
The gunman acted alone and was previously unknown to police. But amid fears of more suspects, soldiers and emergency crews flooded the area.
Community in Shock
Local leaders slammed the brutal attack. Eric Rommel, Mayor of Loon-Plage, said, “I am stunned by what has happened. I cannot understand how this could have happened.”
David Calcoen, Mayor of Wormhout, added, “This has devastated our community. It is a tragedy we will not forget.”
Migrant Camp Violence Spirals
The Loon-Plage camp, home to hundreds of migrants in tents, has been plagued by violence linked to smuggling gangs battling for control. Residents report rising gun and knife attacks as smugglers fight over the illegal UK crossing trade.
Ongoing Investigation
The identities of the victims and the shooter remain under wraps. French authorities are probing the motive and continue their investigations. By evening, the area was locked down with police, military, and emergency services patrolling and roadblocks in place.
