Florian M., who was 38 at the time of the incident, had been held in pre-trial detention for five months before being released under judicial supervision in November 2023.

The prosecutor's request allows involved parties one month to respond before judges confirm the request, with a potential 30-year prison sentence looming for the officer if found guilty.

The Nanterre prosecutor has requested a murder trial against police officer Florian M., who fatally shot 17-year-old Nahel M. during a vehicle stop on June 27, 2023, an incident that ignited widespread riots across France.

Witness testimonies and reenactments of the incident complicated the defense of the officers, contradicting their claims of being in danger.

Linda Kebbab from the police union expressed disbelief at the prosecution's decision, arguing that it undermines police efforts to ensure public safety.

Mounia Merzouk, Nahel's mother, welcomed the prosecution's move, hoping the trial will confirm that her son's death was intentional.

Mobile phone footage of the shooting contradicted initial police claims, revealing that Nahel was stationary and not posing an immediate threat at the time.

On March 4, 2025, prosecutors formally charged Florian M. with murder, while the second officer present during the incident will not face charges.