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22-Year-Old Venezuelan Fatally Shot in Madrid’s Retiro District Dies in Hospital

The Grupo V de Homicidios has launched a probe focused on witness testimony alongside video evidence aimed at locating the suspect.

Policía Municipal y sanitarios de Samur-PC en el lugar del tiroteo

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 00:30 on June 8 at the corner of Calle de Téllez and Calle del Comercio when a small three-door car pulled up behind the victim and his companions.
  • Witnesses described the shooter as a tall, slender figure dressed in dark clothing who fired two or three shots before fleeing in the waiting vehicle.
  • The 22-year-old victim was walking with his brother and a friend when he was struck in the back of the head and rushed to Hospital 12 de Octubre.
  • Despite emergency surgery and intensive care, the victim succumbed to his injuries on June 10 after two days in critical condition.
  • The Grupo V de Homicidios is reviewing all witness accounts and surveillance footage and is exploring motives ranging from personal disputes to links with criminal networks.