Investigators are examining a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday in Marbella, where a young man was struck by a bullet in the side. The National Police and local authorities have launched a formal inquiry to determine what happened and who may be responsible, as reported in the local press. The scene suggested a rapid crime event, and officials are piecing together the sequence of events that led to the injury.
At approximately 5:45 PM, in the Lago de las Tortugas district, calls were received by emergency services after residents reported the sound of gunfire and found an injured man. The alert was relayed to the 112 Andalusian Emergency Service, which coordinated a rapid response to the location to secure the area and provide medical attention to the victim.
Medical teams, along with officers from the National Police and Local Police, arrived at the scene and attended to the patient. The authorities confirmed that a 24-year-old Irish man sustained gunshot wounds. He was transported to Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella, where his condition remained listed as guarded, with no immediate deterioration reported by hospital staff at the time of transport.
The investigation is being conducted by the Forensic Police, who are examining the scene and gathering evidence to clarify the circumstances surrounding the shooting. At this stage, authorities have stated that the inquiry is ongoing and no arrests have been reported. No additional information about possible suspects or motives has been released to the public as investigators pursue multiple lines of inquiry.