On a quiet Sunday afternoon in the municipality of Maluenda, Zaragoza, tensions flared over a midnight-like incident that followed a dispute between two local families. Investigators report that two young people, described as Romanian nationals with prior criminal records, triggered a confrontation that ended with injuries but not life-threatening. They had entered a dwelling that did not belong to them in an apparent attempt to seize four plants kept in a barn nearby.
The disturbance arose while a gathering was taking place in a house in the Calatayud region. The two youths, whose origins and backgrounds became a matter of local discussion, were spotted by a vigilant resident who believed something about the two individuals felt off. They remained inside the property for a time, and as rumors spread, an owner of the residence armed himself with a shotgun. In a swift, desperate moment, he fired two pellets, striking one of the intruders in the arm. The other assailant attempted to flee, but was unable to make an exit at that moment.
The noise from the confrontation quickly drew attention across the town. Emergency services alerted residents and several Civil Guard units were dispatched to the area in order to locate and identify the individuals involved. The scene was soon enveloped in a tense atmosphere as officers canvassed the property and surrounding rooms, with residents cooperating to provide details and witness accounts. The incident prompted a swift investigation into the circumstances, including the motive behind the attempted burglary and the status of the four plants in question, as well as an assessment of any further risk to the community.
Authorities stress that, despite the frightening nature of the encounter, there were no reports of further injuries beyond the initial arm wound, and the two youths received medical attention as needed. While the case continues to be reviewed, local officials underscored the importance of maintaining safety in the neighborhood and urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperative with law enforcement as they piece together the sequence of events that unfolded that day.