Gilles Guilbert

Gilles Guilbert is a former police officer from the anti-crime brigade who was recently convicted of the murder of Olivio Gomes. The case stems from an incident in 2020 in Poissy, where Guilbert fatally shot Gomes, a 28-year-old father, while he was in his car. Guilbert's actions were deemed by the court of assizes of Yvelines as not meeting the conditions of legitimate self-defense. On March 27, 2026, Guilbert was sentenced to ten years in prison and permanently banned from working as a police officer. This conviction is considered a landmark decision in the context of police violence, and Guilbert's lawyer has stated that he will appeal the sentence. The case is significant due to its focus on police conduct and the boundaries of self-defense in law enforcement.