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Man Shot Dead in Xirivella, Third Shooting in Valencia Area in 10 Days

Police homicide detectives have opened an inquiry after medics could not revive the 35-year-old and the gunman remains at large.

Overview

  • Shots were reported around 9:50–10:00 a.m. on Calle Sánchez Moscardó in the l'Horta Sud municipality.
  • Local officers provided initial aid before a Basic Life Support crew and SAMU attempted resuscitation and confirmed the death.
  • The National Police have taken charge of the investigation and have made no arrests so far.
  • Early reports indicate the suspected shooter fled in a vehicle as officers launched a search.
  • The killing follows recent shootings in the Valencia metropolitan area, including a fatal attack in Alaquàs on August 27 and another in Alfafar that left a 33-year-old hospitalized.