In Madrid, an ongoing case before Court No. 1 seeks to determine the events surrounding a confrontation between three National Police officers and a young man. Legal sources confirmed to Europa Press that the 21-year-old man was descending from his Vallecas home after his mother warned him that he had received threats. The inquiry focuses on what happened that morning and the actions taken by the officers in response to escalating danger.
The officers now under investigation testified before a judge in December, describing the encounter as self-defense. They claimed the young man carried a knife at the time, which they say created a direct threat to their safety as they attempted to de-escalate the situation. The defense and the prosecution have each aligned their narratives, and the case continues to unfold as more evidence is reviewed. This account has been reported by elDiario.es, adding another layer to a case that has drawn attention in the capital.
The incident unfolded on 26 November 2021 at an address on Calle San Claudio in the Palomeras Norte district. Authorities have revisited the sequence of events that morning as they work to determine the proportionality and necessity of the officers’ response. The neighborhood context and the timing of the call contribute to a broader examination of how guardianship and public safety duties are carried out in urban environments.
The young man’s mother alerted emergency services around morning time, reporting threats and the family’s possession of a knife. When city security officers arrived, they sought to discourage any reckless or violent behavior, aiming to prevent harm to the individual and others nearby. The situation rapidly evolved as officers attempted to gain control of the scene and prevent further escalation.
At a critical moment, the young man allegedly made an aggressive move, attempting to threaten or attack the officers by lunging with the knife. In response, the officers discharged their firearms in an effort to halt the threat and protect themselves. The ensuing gunfire resulted in the young man sustaining multiple gunshot injuries to the abdomen, left arm, left leg, and right wrist. The aftermath of the shooting prompted subsequent medical attention and a formal review to understand the degree of danger encountered by the officers and the necessity of their use of force.
The case remains active as investigators compile witness statements, forensic analyses, and official records to construct a complete timeline of events from the moment of the initial call to the final moments of the encounter. Legal proceedings continue to assess accountability, proportionality, and adherence to standard operating procedures in high-stress confrontations between law enforcement personnel and civilians.