A winner of the French series of The Voice is in serious condition after being shot in the chest.
Authorities say Kendji Girac's life is no longer considered in danger.
Police
were called at about 05:30 local time (04:30 GMT) to a traveller site
in Biscarrosse, around 50km (31 miles) from Bordeaux.
French media reported that in initial talks with investigators, he linked the incident to his own mishandling of the firearm.
He was transported to a hospital in Bordeaux following the shooting.
A source close to the investigation told the AFP press agency that police had not ruled anything out in their investigation.
Kendji Girac is the stage name of Kendji Maille, 27, who grew up in the Catalan Gypsy community.
He
had been in Biscarosse for several days. The shooting took place near
the reception area of a traveller community camp, AFPnews agency
reported.
Kendji
Girac first rose to fame in 2013, after covering a song by
Congolese-French rapper Gims. The following year, he won The Voice
France. He has released five studio albums, most recently L'École de la
Vie (The School of Life) in 2022.
His hits Color Gitano and Andalouse have hundreds of millions of views on YouTube.
Around half a million people make up the Gypsy community in France. Many live in the south-west of the country, where Mr Girac was brought up. Like many French Gypsies, Mr Girac has Spanish roots and several of his songs are in Spanish.
But Mr Girac's popularity extends well beyond his own community. With his good looks, modern Gypsy and rumba pop music and clean-cut image he has become a "poster boy" for the French Gypsy community.
Reacting to the news, French TV host Cyril Hanouna said: "We are all shocked. We love him, he's a great guy, incredibly kind, always smiling, always ready to help."
