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December 21, 1936
The Daily Independent
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Paris on Dec. 20, aviator Pierre Lallemant was shot in the back by Madame Schneider, his fellow aviator and plane co-owner, shortly after takeoff from Villa Coublay airport. Motivated by jealousy amid her recent divorce filing, she fled by plane after he landed safely.
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French Air Pilot Is Shot by a Woman Passenger In Plane
Paris, Dec. 20.—(UP)—One of the few recorded peace-time shootings in the air occurred today when Pierre Lallemant, engineer and aviator, was wounded in the back by a woman while piloting a plane.
Shortly after the two had left the Villa Coublay airport, Madame Schneider, also an aviator and joint owner of the plane, fired a bullet into Lallemant.
The wounded flier managed to land the ship, then jumped out and ran for aid. His companion then took off. She had enough gasoline to fly 500 miles.
Madame Schneider recently filed suit for divorce. Jealousy was believed to be her motive in shooting Lallemant.
Paris, Dec. 20.—(UP)—One of the few recorded peace-time shootings in the air occurred today when Pierre Lallemant, engineer and aviator, was wounded in the back by a woman while piloting a plane.
Shortly after the two had left the Villa Coublay airport, Madame Schneider, also an aviator and joint owner of the plane, fired a bullet into Lallemant.
The wounded flier managed to land the ship, then jumped out and ran for aid. His companion then took off. She had enough gasoline to fly 500 miles.
Madame Schneider recently filed suit for divorce. Jealousy was believed to be her motive in shooting Lallemant.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Extraordinary Event
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Revenge
Love
What keywords are associated?
Airplane Shooting
Jealousy Motive
Divorce Suit
Peace Time Aviation Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Pierre Lallemant
Madame Schneider
Where did it happen?
Paris, Villa Coublay Airport
Story Details
Key Persons
Pierre Lallemant
Madame Schneider
Location
Paris, Villa Coublay Airport
Event Date
Dec. 20.
Story Details
Madame Schneider shot Pierre Lallemant in the back while he piloted their shared plane shortly after takeoff, due to jealousy from her recent divorce filing. He landed safely and sought aid; she fled with enough fuel for 500 miles.