Carnage as gang of hooded gunmen go on rampage at wedding in France killing bride before attacker is crushed by car
Cops were called to the Vaucluse venue, in Goult, France, after shooting broke out at around 4.30am on Sunday, June 22.
It has been reported a gang of four hooded gunmen opened fire on the bride and groom as they were leaving the celebration.
The bride was tragically killed, alongside one of the attackers.
It is understood the assailant was crushed by the bride and groom's car as they tried to escape.
A source close to the case reported three other people were injured, including a 13-year-old boy, a woman, and the newlywed husband.
Cops are now hunting the three gang members who fled the scene on foot, according to local news outlets.
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