A suspect in the killing of Tottenham defender Serge Aurier’s brother Christopher has reportedly handed himself into French police.
Christopher Aurier, the brother of Tottenham defender Serge, was shot and killed outside a French nightclub.
The 26-year-old was fatally wounded in the early hours of Monday morning after suffering a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Local residents in Toulouse called police after discovering Aurier, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital.
His killer initially fled the scene and was believed to be on the run but, according to French outlet L’Equipe, a man turned himself into Toulouse police on Tuesday evening, less than 48 hours later after the murder.
Tottehnham released a club statement regarding the killing of Aurier’s brother
“The Club is deeply saddened to confirm media reports that Serge Aurier’s brother passed away in the early hours of this morning.”
“We are supporting Serge at this difficult time and we ask that the privacy of the player and his family is respected. Everybody at the club sends their sincerest condolences to Serge and his family. Our thoughts are with them all.”
Christopher Aurier, 26, was a player for Rodéo Toulouse in the French fifth division last season and had played for Racing Club de Lens, Gueugnon, Chantilly and Belgian club Rebecq.
Serge Aurier played in Sunday’s 2-1 north London derby defeat of Arsenal
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