Family Outraged as Officer Who Shot Teen Appears in Paris Olympics Ceremony

The family of Soheil El Khalfaoui, a teenager fatally shot by police officer Romain Devassine in 2021, expressed shock and anger when Devassine appeared in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The family has been seeking justice, and the ongoing investigation has not yet led to charges. The Interior Ministry and Devassine have not commented publicly.

The family of Soheil El Khalfaoui, a 19-year-old fatally shot by French police officer Romain Devassine in 2021, was devastated when Devassine participated in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Devassine, who remains under investigation for the shooting, appeared on TV in a Napoleon costume, sparking outrage from El Khalfaoui's relatives. They have been advocating for justice and criticize the slow progress of the inquiry.

Devassine and the Interior Ministry have declined to comment on the incident or his involvement in the ceremony. The family's lawyer asserts that this reflects the ministry's tolerance of police violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)