A Civil Guard unit from Arucas Police Station shot a man in Javier’s neighborhood, located in Arucas, shortly after 1:00 PM on Monday. The incident occurred as officers were carrying out an arrest warrant against an individual identified as JASD, related to a serious gender-based violence case. Witnesses described a tense scene in which the suspect, who was with a minor, confronted the agents while holding a screwdriver and threatened to injure the person nearby. This description is based on initial statements released by the Civil Guard and on-site observations collected by observers at the moment of the arrest. [Source: Civil Guard]
In an effort to prevent the arrest from taking a violent turn, the suspect accelerated his vehicle toward the police unit. He was accompanied by a 13-year-old minor, who is the daughter of his partner, at the time of the collision. Officers stationed near the vehicle acted with firmness and proceeded to secure the area, ensuring the safety of all bystanders and the minor present. The man then pressed the screwdriver against his own neck in a threatening gesture, prompting a rapid response from the officers. A large contingent of about twenty police personnel from the Armed Institute arrived on the scene to assist and stabilize the situation. [Source: Civil Guard]
Following the escalation, officers repeatedly ordered the suspect to drop the weapon and comply with instructions. Given the apparent danger and the man’s persistent threats toward the girl, one officer discharged their service weapon, aiming at the suspect’s leg to neutralize the threat while minimizing risk to bystanders. After the discharge, the suspect ceased his aggressive actions and was subsequently restrained and handcuffed. A search conducted after detainment led to the suspect being charged with additional offenses related to his detention and behavior during the incident. The partner accompanying the man was also taken into custody for assault on authority, and another person who was present was arrested to fulfill a separate judicial request. [Source: Civil Guard]