A grenade attack in a bar on Wednesday in Grenoble, southeastern France, left twelve people injured.

The explosion, which occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. local time, shattered the bar’s windows. Two individuals were critically injured. According to French media reports, all the victims were transported to Grenoble Alpes University Hospital for treatment. 

🎥🚨🇫🇷Grenoble grenade attack injures twelve, two in critical condition. The assailant entered the bar without speaking and threw the grenade before fleeing, The Guardian reported, citing French officials.
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Grenoble prosecutor François Touret de Coucy said the attacker, who was reportedly armed with a Kalashnikov-style assault rifle, entered the establishment, threw the grenade, and fled without saying a word. 

The suspect remains at large. While authorities have not yet identified a motive, Coucy stated that investigators do not believe this was a terrorist attack.

Coucy said investigators are exploring the possibility of a gang-related conflict, as Grenoble and its surrounding areas have seen increased violence linked to drug and cigarette trafficking.

Catherine Séguin, the prefect of Isère, condemned the incident as a “cowardly criminal act.” 

Grenoble Mayor Éric Piolle wrote on X, condemning the incident as “a criminal act of extraordinary violence.” He also expressed gratitude to the emergency services for their efforts.

Je condamne avec la plus grande fermeté l’acte criminel d’une violence inouïe qui s’est produit dans un commerce du quartier du Village Olympique qui a causé plus de 10 blessés dont plusieurs graves.

Je remercie les forces de secours et de sécurité pour leur intervention rapide.

— Éric Piolle (@EricPiolle) February 12, 2025