Trauma endures in Paris suburb after police grenade shatters teenager's jaw: 'They maim a student, leave, and then what? How are we supposed to pick up the pieces?'
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
A devastating incident in a Parisian suburb has left a community grappling with trauma and systemic accountability questions. A 14-year-old student sustained severe injuries, including a fractured jaw and tooth loss, after being struck by a tear-gas grenade during a school protest. The incident has sparked widespread concerns among educators, families, and residents about police procedures, student safety, and the psychological aftermath of such violence in educational environments.
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Trauma endures in Paris suburb after police grenade shatters teenager's jaw: 'They maim a student, leave, and then what? How are we supposed to pick up the pieces?'
On September 28, 14-year-old Eden suffered a fractured jaw and lost most of his teeth after he was struck in the face by a tear-gas grenade fired at close range, just a few meters from his high school, where a protest was taking place. Students, teachers and parents spoke of their fear, anger and sense of helplessness.
