Photo: Kendji Girac || By Roisin O’Connor, The Independent || French singer Kendji Girac is reportedly recovering after being shot and injured in Biscarrosse, Landes, in France on Sunday night (21 April), local media reports. The popular artist, who rose to fame as the winner of the French version of reality TV contest The Voice, was apparently shot in the chest and then rushed to Bordeaux University Hospital.
French outlet Le Parisien said it had confirmed an initial report by BFMTV, and said that Girac’s condition was stable by Monday morning.
The 27-year-old was reportedly discovered conscious around 5.30 a.m. by emergency services outside his caravan near a Traveler reception area.
According to Le Parisien, Girac allegedly told emergency responders that he fired the weapon that injured him due to “poor handling”. He had apparently purchased the gun at a fleamarket the day before.
The Independent has reached out to his representatives for comment.
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Photo: Kendji Girac
French Singer Kendji Girac ‘fighting for life’ after being shot’ in Bordeaux
