The incident occurred around 4:30 AM on Sunday, shortly after the bride, who was 27, and her husband left their wedding party. During the chaos, one of the attackers was killed in an apparent exchange of gunfire. Local police have launched an investigation into murder and attempted murder, while dozens of officers and a helicopter search for the remaining suspects who fled on foot after the shooting. In total, 28 guests were present during the attack, with one woman sustaining minor injuries. The mayor of Goult, Didier Perello, expressed his outrage and concern for the village's reputation, noting that violent incidents are rare in this small community.