A 33-year-old man died on Saturday afternoon from stab wounds in Valencia, according to information from health authorities and the national police. The incident prompted an immediate response from emergency services and the commencement of a homicide inquiry to establish the sequence of events and identify those involved.
The confrontation unfolded around 18:00 in the Diyarbakir district, an area within Valencia where local residents reported the events. Police sources noted that the victim was of Colombian descent and that the person suspected of carrying out the assault was identified as Dominican. The two individuals’ backgrounds were among the details gathered as investigators worked to reconstruct the incident and confirm the facts surrounding the stabbing.
Emergency services, including a medical team dispatched by the Emergency Information and Coordination Center, arrived at the scene and found the victim with fatal injuries. Despite careful medical intervention, the health professionals confirmed death on site. The response highlighted the rapid mobilization of regional medical and police resources to handle a fatal violent event and begin a formal investigation.
The Valencia Police Station Homicide Squad has taken charge of the case, directing the inquiry and coordinating evidence collection, witness interviews, and scene analysis. Officers are working to determine the motive, sequence, and any potential connections to other recent incidents in the area, while ensuring proper documentation and protection of ongoing investigative steps.
Additionally, on Friday another man, aged 32, sustained multiple stab wounds after an assault outside a nightclub on San Vicente Mártir street. He was transported to Manises Hospital for treatment, underscoring a pattern of violence in public venues that authorities are monitoring and addressing through increased patrols and public safety measures.