The lynching of Quentin Deranque in Lyon. Spokespeople for the Lyon prosecutor in charge of the investigation into Quentin's lynching, Thierry Dran, told the JMH International Consulting firm that an investigation for voluntary manslaughter and aggravated violence was opened on Monday, February 16, 2026. At least six assailants who participated in the lynching are currently being sought. The autopsy revealed severe head trauma that could not be reversed with surgery and would have caused Quentin's death in the immediate future.