Tottenham defender Serge Aurier’s brother was shot dead in Toulouse in the early hours of Monday morning.
Christopher Aurier, 26, was hit by two shots to the abdomen, not far from a nightclub in the city’s western suburbs.
The killer fled the scene before police and emergency services reached an industrial park where the shooting occurred.
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Aurier was taken to the hospital but could not be saved. An investigation has been launched and the police are requesting that any witnesses or persons with information come forward.
A statement by the Spurs read: “The club is deeply saddened to confirm media reports that Serge Aurier’s brother passed away in the early hours of this morning.
“We are supporting Serge at this difficult time and we ask that the privacy of the player and his family be respected.”
“Everyone at the club sends their deepest condolences to Serge and his family. Our thoughts go out to all of them.”
Aurier’s younger brother was at the lens academy with his brother and played for Toulouse Rodeo in the French fifth division.
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