Serge Aurier's Brother Shot, Killed in France

The Tottenham right back's brother was shot outside of a bar in Toulouse.

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham have confirmed the death of defender Serge Aurier’s younger brother, who media reports in France say was fatally shot on Monday.

According to the French reports, 26-year-old Christopher Aurier was shot near a bar at 5 a.m. (0300 GMT) in the southern city of Toulouse and there have been no arrests.

Tottenham said on its website that it was “deeply saddened to confirm media reports” of the death, but did not give a cause.

“We are supporting Serge at this difficult time and we ask that the privacy of the player and his family is respected,” the Premier League team said. “Everybody at the club sends their sincerest condolences to Serge and his family. Our thoughts are with them all.”

The Club is deeply saddened to confirm media reports that Serge Aurier’s brother passed away in the early hours of this morning.

Everybody at the Club sends their sincerest condolences to Serge and his family. Our thoughts are with them all. pic.twitter.com/NVw0v9OWCR

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 13, 2020

We are with you, @Serge_Aurier 💙 pic.twitter.com/jI0vHHqfy5

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 13, 2020

Serge Aurier, a 27-year-old right back, previously played for Toulouse. The Ivory Coast international joined Tottenham in the summer of 2017 from Paris Saint-Germain.

He represented his country at the 2014 World Cup.