Oise: Gendarmerie brigade chief found dead in his car

The national gendarmerie is in mourning following the discovery of the lifeless body of Warrant Officer Vincent Lamour. Lamour, who led the Breteuil gendarmerie brigade in the Oise department, was found in his vehicle on Sunday afternoon. His body was located in a wooded area within the commune of Rouvroy-les-Merles, near Breteuil.

The Beauvais prosecutor's office has confirmed that an investigation into the causes of death has been opened. While the office has not officially identified the victim, preliminary findings suggest the possibility of suicide. "The elements gathered at this stage suggest that he may have taken his own life," a spokesperson stated, emphasizing that "the precise circumstances must be established by the ongoing investigations."

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The elements gathered at this stage suggest that he may have taken his own life.

The town of Breteuil expressed its condolences on social media, extending "sincere sympathies to his family, his loved ones, his colleagues, and the entire national gendarmerie family." The statement added, "In these painful moments, we wish to express our support and deep gratitude for his service to the population."

The investigation has been entrusted to the Beauvais research brigade to determine the exact circumstances surrounding Warrant Officer Lamour's death.

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the precise circumstances must be established by the ongoing investigations.