The Mossos d’Esquadra are handling the investigation into the fatal assault of a taxi driver in Lleida, Spain. The victim was discovered in the early hours of Sunday, lying on a street within his neighborhood, known locally as La Bordeta. He initially appeared to be alive but sustaining severe injuries and was transported to the regional emergency hospital. Despite urgent medical care, the injuries proved fatal several hours later. Local authorities have indicated that the wounds were consistent with stab wounds, a detail reported by a major regional newspaper that has spoken to sources close to the case. This development has prompted a full homicide inquiry by the Ponent district investigators who oversee violent crime investigations within the Lleida area.
The deceased is described as a man of Maghrebi origin who did not own a taxi. He was employed to work the night shift under a license holder associated with Lleida’s taxi service network and was working a routine late-night shift when the incident occurred. Investigators are concentrating on clarifying the circumstances of the driver’s final hours on duty, including his assignments and interactions with passengers, to determine whether the attack occurred during a specific ride or as a broader act of violence aimed at the profession itself. The case underscores the risks faced by workers in urban transport and has raised questions about the safety measures available to taxi drivers in the city.
Law enforcement agencies assigned to the homicide desk within the Mossos d’Esquadra have assumed control of the inquiry. They are coordinating a comprehensive examination of the crime scene, reviewing surveillance footage from the area, collecting forensics, and interviewing witnesses and associates connected to the victim. A primary line of inquiry involves identifying the last passenger who boarded the taxi before the assault took place, along with any suspicious activity reported by nearby residents or businesses. Detectives are also working to reconstruct the driver’s route and scheduling late-night trips to determine if there were patterns or anomalies that could point to a motive or a single perpetrator. This meticulous approach aims to establish whether there was a single attacker or multiple individuals involved in the deadly stabbing.
The investigation continues to emphasize the need for precise timelines and corroborating evidence as investigators pursue every lead. Authorities have urged anyone with information, even if it seems minor, to come forward to aid in resolving the case and delivering accountability. The case has prompted a broader discussion about safety protocols for taxi operators working late hours and the effectiveness of existing security measures, including driver awareness, vehicle monitoring, and passenger verification practices. As the inquiry advances, officials expect to publish further details through official channels, while continuing to safeguard the privacy and safety of those affected. The objective remains to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal stabbing and to bring any responsible parties to justice, guided by the evidence gathered through procedural inquiry and forensics
[Citation: El Periódico de Catalunya, and related local reports].