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Police Link 49-Year-Old Son to Father's Killing in Barcelona After Metro Suicide Attempt

Investigators are treating the case as domestic violence, with the suspect hospitalized in serious condition.

Overview

  • Officers found a man dead with signs of violence Thursday afternoon inside a flat at number 9, Calle Nàpols, in Barcelona’s Sant Martí district.
  • The Mossos activated the Division of Criminal Investigation and Policía Científica to examine and document the crime scene.
  • A near-concurrent attempt to throw himself onto Barcelona metro tracks led police to identify the victim’s 49-year-old son as the presumed perpetrator.
  • The suspect was taken to a hospital in serious condition, and police reports indicate his life is not in immediate danger.
  • Coverage differs on his legal status, with some outlets reporting he was detained and others stating he is under investigation, as the probe continues.