French National with Prior Conviction Killed in Paris Suburb Shooting

Eric Robic, a French national with a prior conviction for a fatal 2011 hit-and-run in Tel Aviv, was shot and killed on Thursday morning in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine. The Paris prosecutor's office has taken over the investigation into the shooting, which occurred as Robic was reportedly riding a motorcycle.

Details of the Shooting

The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time on Thursday. According to Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau, two individuals wearing helmets and riding an electric scooter fired at Robic from close range before fleeing the scene.

A witness who alerted emergency services described the incident as a "calculated execution."

Police arriving at the location found firefighters already providing medical treatment to Robic, who was reportedly wearing a motorcycle helmet at the time of the shooting. Paramedics attempted resuscitation efforts.

Eric Robic was pronounced dead at 10:10 a.m. His identity was officially confirmed by authorities approximately 30 minutes later.

Investigation Status

The Paris JIRS (Specialized Interregional Jurisdiction) prosecutor's office has taken charge of the investigation. Prosecutor Beccuau stated that the specific investigative framework and unit leading the case would be detailed in the coming hours.

Background on Eric Robic

Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed that Eric Robic was known to the French justice system. His criminal record included twelve convictions since 1994 for offenses described as financial crimes and aggravated involuntary manslaughter as a driver.

His most serious conviction was in 2014, when a Paris court sentenced him to five years in prison for aggravated manslaughter. This conviction was related to a September 2011 incident in Tel Aviv, Israel, where a vehicle struck and killed 25-year-old Israeli woman Lee Zeitouni in a hit-and-run.

Following the 2011 incident, Robic and an accomplice, Claude Khayat, departed Israel for France within hours. Their prosecution in France occurred after a prolonged public and diplomatic campaign.

Reactions

A local resident in Neuilly-sur-Seine was quoted by the French outlet Paris Match as saying, "I'm shocked, and it's frightening." This statement was widely reported across multiple sources.