Alain Orsoni, 71, a former nationalist leader, was fatally shot during his mother's funeral service in Vero, Corsica. The incident occurred in the small village, a half-hour drive from Ajaccio, as mourners gathered for the ceremony. Orsoni, who had returned from exile in Nicaragua, was struck by a single shot fired from nearby scrubland, according to AFP reports.

The killing has shocked residents of Corsica, an island already grappling with a high murder rate. Over the past three years, 35 people have been fatally shot on the island, which has a population of 350,000. While Corsicans are accustomed to vendettas and underworld violence, the circumstances of Orsoni's death have stunned the community.

Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean, has a long history of nationalist movements and organized crime. The island's rugged terrain and close-knit communities have historically provided cover for various factions and vendettas. The motives behind Orsoni's killing remain under investigation, but authorities are exploring potential links to ongoing conflicts within Corsican organized crime circles.

Orsoni was a prominent figure in Corsican nationalism. His past involvement in political activism and leadership roles made him a well-known, and potentially controversial, figure on the island. His return from exile for his mother's funeral made him a target.

Yesterday, Alain Orsoni was cremated after a funeral service in Ajaccio. A large police presence was observed at the service. The investigation into Orsoni's death is ongoing, with law enforcement officials working to identify the shooter and determine the motive behind the assassination. The incident has heightened tensions on the island, and authorities are taking measures to prevent further violence.