A 28-year-old man died in a fatal shooting in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat on Saturday night, police confirmed. The incident, which also left an 18-year-old seriously injured, occurred around 23:00 in Parc de les Planes.
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Emergency services transported the injured 18-year-old Spanish man to hospital. He sustained serious injuries during the exchange of bullets, according to police sources cited by Metrópoli Abierta.
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Officers from the Mossos d’Esquadra, Catalonia’s police force, and the Guardia Urbana de L’Hospitalet swiftly responded to the scene. They secured the area in the La Florida neighbourhood following the report of the shooting.
Police Investigation Underway
Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the shooting, according to Catalan News Agency. Authorities currently have no information regarding the reasons for the incident, Metrópoli Abierta reported.
Detectives are working to clarify the full circumstances surrounding the fatal event. They will gather evidence and interview witnesses as part of their ongoing inquiry into the violence.
Incident in La Florida Neighbourhood
The shooting took place in Parc de les Planes, a public green space within the La Florida neighbourhood. This area is known for its high population density in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, a city directly adjacent to Barcelona.
L’Hospitalet de Llobregat is Catalonia’s second-largest city by population, home to over 260,000 residents. It forms a vital part of the Barcelona metropolitan area, with many residents commuting daily.
The investigation into the fatal shooting continues as police work to establish the full circumstances. Further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses into the coming days.
Originally published by Metrópoli Abierta – Urban Life. Read original article.
