A fresh outbreak of gun violence shook Nice on the afternoon of Monday, May 11, after a shooting in the Les Moulins district left two people dead and six others injured, including three in critical condition.
The attack unfolded shortly after 15:30 near Place des Amaryllis, triggering a major emergency response and sending residents scrambling for safety. Authorities confirmed that the suspected gunmen fled the scene and remain on the run.
Police, emergency services and forensic teams quickly sealed off the area as senior officials arrived on site, including Alpes-Maritimes prefect Laurent Hottiaux, Nice mayor Christian Estrosi and public prosecutor Damien Martinelli. Security forces launched an extensive manhunt across the city in an effort to track down those responsible.
The latest violence comes after an already tense weekend in Nice. On Friday, a grocery shop was targeted in a separate attack, while further gunfire on Saturday near Pont-Michel in the east of the city left several people wounded. Investigators are now examining whether the incidents are connected, with early indications pointing toward organised criminal activity linked to drug trafficking networks.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as shots rang out in broad daylight in one of the city’s most troubled neighbourhoods. Several nearby residents expressed frustration and anger over the repeated violence affecting the area.
While the incidents have once again raised concerns about insecurity in parts of Nice, Monaco continues to stand apart as one of the safest places on the Riviera. The Principality’s extensive surveillance network, visible police presence and strict security policies have long helped maintain a sense of stability just a short distance from the unrest seen across parts of the neighbouring French coast.