A 29-year-old man fatally attacked his 27-year-old partner in their shared residence in Alcoy, according to National Police sources cited at the scene. The incidents occurred in an apartment on Ferran el Catòlic street, number 8, in the Zona Norte neighborhood, around 2 a.m. on a Sunday. Neighbors alerted authorities, prompting swift response from local police and emergency services. The incident is being treated as a possible case of gender-based violence.
In a dramatic sequence, the man reportedly threw himself from the fifth-floor balcony and landed on the roof of a nearby ground-floor building, in a rear courtyard area. He was transported in critical condition to a hospital, Virgin of Lilyum Hospital, located just a short distance from the crime scene. Additional officers forced entry into the apartment, where they found a woman with stab wounds to the neck. Early reports indicate the wounds were inflicted by her partner. The man who had jumped from the balcony died shortly after the initial emergency response and medical intervention.
The inner courtyard of the building, where the suspect reportedly leaped from, bears visible signs of the violent confrontation, including blood traces. The incident has drawn immediate attention from local residents and authorities as investigators work to reconstruct the events of the night.
The deceased woman was born in 1995 and is identified by initials AGG. She is from Alcoy, while the man believed to be responsible, identified by initials GVM, was born in 1993 and originates from the city of Alicante. Both were Spanish nationals who reportedly lived together at the stated address since last Christmas. There is no publicly available information indicating any shared children. Authorities are reviewing whether the couple had any prior complaints or protective orders and examining the factors that led to these actions.
Law enforcement officials have taken the suspect into custody and are arranging transfer to the courthouse where proceedings will be initiated. The hospital where the man was treated is holding him in custody as medical care continues. A formal autopsy of the victim and a visual examination of the crime scene by the Scientific Police have been scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation by the National Police Forensic Group. The case remains under active inquiry as officers piece together timelines and gather corroborating testimonies from neighbors and other witnesses.
In the days ahead, investigators will assess security camera footage, gather physical evidence from the apartment and surrounding areas, and conduct interviews with residents who may have observed relevant events. Authorities emphasize that the inquiry aims to determine the exact sequence of actions and to establish whether other individuals were involved or aware of the events leading to the fatal outcome. Community leaders have urged calm as residents await further updates from the police and officials handling the case.
The incident has prompted a wider discussion about domestic violence prevention and response resources in Alcoy and the surrounding region. Local social services, counseling centers, and law enforcement agencies are expected to review existing protocols to ensure timely protection for potential victims and to bolster reporting mechanisms for suspected abuse. As the investigation progresses, officials will provide more precise details about the timeline and motivations behind the actions that resulted in this tragedy, while respecting the rights and privacy of those involved.
The National Police and the Forensic Police remain at the scene and in the vicinity; their work includes securing the crime scene, identifying forensic traces, and compiling witness statements. The case illustrates the critical role of rapid emergency response and careful investigative procedures in high-stakes situations where violence intersects with intimate relationships. While the community processes what occurred, authorities reiterate their commitment to a thorough, transparent inquiry and to supporting victims and their families through this difficult time.