Who was 17-year-old Nahel whose death triggered violence in France?

On June 27, French police shot a 17-year-old boy named Nahel M while driving in a car during a traffic check at 9 am.

The death of a minor in France by police firing has triggered violence and protests in several places. In France, rioters have damaged hundreds of buildings and set thousands of vehicles on fire. According to the information, the name of the deceased was Nahel, and he was only 17 years old.

Important information related to the case:

• Nahel, a 17-year-old boy, was killed on Tuesday morning in Nanterre, Paris, for not stopping at a traffic signal. After this incident, demonstrations started in many parts of France over racial discrimination.

• The violence intensified after videos of Nahel's encounter with the police surfaced as there was a difference between the official statement and the video.

• After a preliminary investigation, it has been concluded that the conditions of legal use of the weapon were not met, the officer who fired at Nahel will be investigated for murder. The accused officer, however, claimed that he opened fire fearing that the boy would run over someone with a car.

• 17-year-old Nahel used to work as a takeaway delivery. Also, for the last 3 years, he also played rugby for a club.

• Nahel was the only child of his mother. Nahel's mother alleged that her son was killed because his face resembled that of an Arab people. He told the media that the policeman shot him on seeing his face.