Jean-Pierre Allain

Mass murderer

5known / alleged victims

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Case Facts

Gender: male
Country: France
Location: Rennes, France
Date of birth: 1941
Age at first offence: 55
Characteristics: —
Victim profile: His girlfriend's family and two police officers
Method of murder: Shooting (shotgun)
Date(s) of murder: August 6, 1996
Years active: 1996
Date of arrest: Same day (wounded by police)
Status: Shot and seriously wounded by police after killing his girlfriend's family and two police officers on August 6, 1996

Case Summary

Background

Jean-Pierre Allain was a 55-year-old fuel-trader who was divorced at the time of the incident.

The offence

On August 6, 1996, Jean-Pierre walked to the house of his girlfriend, Solange Briet, in the hamlet of Val, near Rennes, in Brittany. He started shooting with a shotgun at Solange, her parents, and her handicapped younger brother. Solange was wounded but managed to flee to a neighbor's house and call the police. Her brother and parents died instantly.

Investigation

When police arrived, they found Jean-Pierre standing on the lawn outside the house. Witnesses reported that he put his hands in the air and agreed to surrender. Moments later, he picked up the shotgun, which he had hidden in a bush, and fired at the officers, killing two police officers. A third policeman, who had been interviewing neighbors, arrived when Jean-Pierre was reloading and was attacked with a knife.

Arrest

The police officer engaged in a brief struggle with Jean-Pierre and shot him, leaving him seriously wounded.

Hospital and condition

Both Solange and Jean-Pierre were taken to the hospital, where their conditions were reported to be stable.

Other details

Neighbors described Jean-Pierre as a quiet man.

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