Gonzalo Aramburú,a former Argentina international rugby player,was shot and killed ⁤in ‍Paris ⁤on Saturday,March ⁣16,2024,following an altercation at ⁤a bar. French authorities have opened a murder investigation.
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⁣ ⁢ According to reports from the Associated Press on⁣ March 17, 2024, the shooting occurred after a dispute at a bar in the 8th arrondissement of⁤ Paris. Aramburú was reportedly ambushed outside the bar and shot twice.

Background on Gonzalo Aramburú

⁣Aramburú, who played as a ⁣center or⁢ winger, earned 22 caps for Argentina, including an appearance at the⁢ 2007 Rugby World Cup where he scored a try against Georgia. He played club rugby in France for Biarritz, Perpignan, and Dax between 2004⁢ and 2010.
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He had recently been involved in a legal dispute with a French businessman, Loïk ⁢Le Priol,⁣ according to The Guardian. Le Priol is linked with France’s extreme right and has been connected to the⁣ banned extremist group GUD, known ⁢for violence.
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Investigation and Suspect

⁢ ⁢ French police have detained several individuals in connection⁤ with the shooting,including Le⁤ Priol. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities ⁤are⁢ working to determine the precise circumstances surrounding Aramburú’s death. Reuters reports that Le Priol was taken into ‍custody on⁢ Sunday, March 17, 2024.
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⁢ Initial reports suggest the⁤ altercation stemmed from a previous dispute, perhaps related to a business deal.

Aramburú’s rugby⁤ Career