A tragic shooting incident in El Ejido, a small town in southern Spain, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, both believed to be the suspect's parents. According to local police reports, a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the killings, which occurred late Monday night.
The shooting, which has shocked the local community, also left four others injured, among them two young children. Local media indicate that one of the injured is the suspect's seven-month-old son, while the second child is an 18-month-old baby. A 60-year-old man is also believed to be among the wounded.
The authorities were alerted to the situation at around 11 PM local time, and the suspect briefly fled before turning himself into the police at a nearby station. The identities of the victims and the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting have yet to be fully disclosed by the authorities.
The Guardia Civil of Spain is currently investigating the attack and is working to ascertain the motive behind this tragic event. Mass shootings are relatively rare in Spain, with only four recorded incidents between 2000 and 2023, according to Project Insight, which tracks gun violence across Europe.
