According to the French site "La Voix du Nord," Nail Marzouki's rugby coach described him as a socially successful individual who was determined to change the course of his life and escape poverty. He did not engage in drug trafficking or theft, unlike many from his neighborhood in France. Nail's lawyer confirmed that he has no criminal record but is known in French courts due to "conflicts with the police and his repeated refusals to comply with their laws."
Nail Marzouki is a 17-year-old driver of Algerian descent, born in the Nantes area in 2006. He worked at a pizza delivery shop and practiced rugby. He is the only child of his mother, Monia.
A French police officer shot the Algerian youth at close range during a traffic check on June 27, 2023, near Nelson Square in the city of Nantes within the Loire-Atlantique department. Social media users in France reported hearing the sound of sirens, noting that "the sirens haven't been heard in Paris since World War II." Approximately 500 government buildings were set on fire, and 249 police officers were injured.
