A woman around 40 years old was killed on Zamora Street in Vigo last night. A resident surrendered to the police shortly after the incident, and the case is the third homicide reported in Vigo so far this year. The events unfolded just before 9 p.m. at the address numbered 70 on that street, where both individuals had lived at different residences for more than a year. The two homes were only two doors apart.
From a nearby home, a neighbor who witnessed the scene described how, once officers and medics arrived, the man walked out of his apartment with blood on his hands and voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement, who began the arrest process. The police had already outlined a plan to block several access points around Zamora Street to prevent any chance of escape.
At approximately 11 p.m., a judicial commission comprising the presiding judge, a prosecutor from the 6th Investigation Court of Vigo, and a forensic doctor, arrived to remove the body. A close acquaintance of the victim reported that the alleged perpetrator had been sending notes to the woman in the days leading up to the murder. He is said to have waited for her to enter his home to confront her, based on observations at the scene and the condition of the door keys found there.
The victim, a Spanish national, had connections with workers at a local supermarket. In the weeks prior, some acquaintances noted messages that hinted at escalating tensions following a dispute, though these details have not been confirmed. Investigators are examining messages and other indicators to clarify the sequence of events that led to the tragedy.
As the investigation progressed, authorities conducted a thorough search of the residence, interviewed witnesses, and collected evidence from the suspect’s home. The case is moving toward a formal court appearance on Monday after police testimony. The ongoing inquiry is being conducted by the Homicide Squad within Vigo’s National Police structure, with close cooperation from the judicial system to determine the full circumstances surrounding the crime.
Earlier this year, Vigo experienced its first homicide when a professor was found dead at his Areal Street home on January 4. A month later, a separate case involved a woman who fatally stabbed her husband during a domestic dispute and then took her own life with pills. These incidents have raised concerns about safety and prompted intensified police activity and public interest across the city. The current investigation continues to follow standard procedures, with investigators gathering evidence, evaluating surveillance footage, and confirming timelines to establish a clear narrative of the events on Zamora Street. The local authorities emphasize that the case remains under close legal scrutiny as it progresses through the judicial process.