Man Shot in Head at Holiday Hotspot Before Gunman Flees
- A man was fatally shot in the head on Carrer de Balmes in Barcelona, Spain, directly outside the National Police's DNI office during daylight hours.
- Barcelona, a popular Brit holiday spot, is on heightened alert ahead of Pope Leo XIV's arrival this evening, creating security challenges as the city confronts the brazen attack.
- The Catalan police's Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation, having recovered a firearm at the scene and secured photographic images of the suspect who fled.
- Police are investigating potential links to a fatal shooting in the Zona Franca last Sunday, suspecting both incidents may represent revenge executions connected to drug trafficking.
- A law enforcement operation is now underway to locate the gunman, with police prioritizing public safety throughout Barcelona as security remains elevated.
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A victim of about 40 years of age was hit in the head and died on the spot, near the path that Pope will go through. It is the second murder in Barcelona in a week.
The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, has assured that it is necessary to strengthen the police presence in the Catalan capital, after Wednesday morning they have killed a man with one shot in Balmes street. In statements to 'Betevé', he has assured that they continue "with concern" events like this, the second in four days, and has also asked "to tighten the penalties regarding the possession of weapons and the drug trafficking".The mayor has…
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