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Two Officers Shoot Knife-Wielding Suspect in Valencia

Forensic team completes scene inspection after shooting in Valencia; use-of-force review under way

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El fallecido, un hombre de 46 años, se ha abalanzado sobre los agentes con la intención de atacarlos
Agentes de la Policía Nacional en labores de vigilancia en la calle

Overview

  • Two National Police officers from the Ruzafa district responded to a violent dispute on calle Godofredo Ros around 16:00 Monday.
  • Officers opened fire when the 46-year-old suspect allegedly lunged at them with a large knife after threatening a neighbour.
  • SAMU medics performed advanced CPR at the scene but were unable to revive the man, who was pronounced dead.
  • A Policía Científica unit carried out a detailed forensic inspection of the building shortly after the incident.
  • Authorities have launched a judicial investigation into the officers’ use of lethal force and are awaiting formal confirmation of the suspect’s identity.