The on‑duty Court of Santa María de Guía, serving as the First Instance and Instruction Court Three in Gran Canaria, issued a decision this Sunday to place the detainee in preventive detention without bail. The man accused in the death of another person was apprehended after an assault that left a second victim in critical condition. The court moved quickly to preserve the integrity of the investigation as prosecutors laid out the charges on record.
According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, the detainee faces a charge of one count of completed murder and another count of attempted murder. These accusations were confirmed by the press office of the High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands on the same day, underscoring the seriousness of the alleged crimes and the urgency of securing detention while the case proceeds. The case is being handled under the rules that govern criminal proceedings in the Canary Islands, and the exact details of the order have been kept under secrecy as per court practice.
The incident unfolded around 5:00 a.m. on Friday when neighbors reported loud noises and banging coming from a residence on Delgado de Gáldar street. Local Police and Civil Guard units responded promptly, and upon arrival they discovered two individuals who lay on the floor showing clear signs of violent impact. The severity of the injuries suggested a brutal confrontation, prompting an immediate emergency response from medical teams at the scene.
Within less than an hour, law enforcement officers detained a suspect who was found walking on a nearby urban street in Gáldar. Authorities reported that the detainee still bore visible stains consistent with the assault, which corroborated the rapid sequence of events described by witnesses and emergency responders. The rapid apprehension helped prevent further risk while investigators collected evidence at the location and secured the area for continued forensic work.
Both victims were transported to the hospital by paramedic crews. One of them did not survive the injuries sustained during the incident, while the other remained hospitalized in a critical condition with life‑threatening injuries. Medical teams coordinated closely with police investigators to document injuries, gather medical findings, and determine the timeline of events to support the charges filed in court. The loss of life and the severity of the injuries have prompted an intense judicial response aimed at advancing the case with due process and public safety in focus.
The Court of Instruction No. 3 of Santa María de Guía has ordered secrecy over the proceedings in accordance with applicable legal provisions. This measure is intended to protect the integrity of the investigation, ensure the rights of those involved, and maintain the integrity of any forthcoming judicial proceedings. The authorities have stressed that further updates will be provided as the case progresses through the legal system, with the court and prosecutors coordinating to ensure a transparent and orderly process while respecting the confidentiality requirements of the case. (Based on official statements from the Canary Islands High Court press office and local police reports.)