Earlier in the evening, law enforcement officers from Mossos d’Esquadra arrested a man in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred during an altercation in Masarac, a town in the Girona region. The incident escalated quickly, drawing emergency responders to the scene and prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities.
Initial reports indicate that the victim and the suspect were two men in their mid-twenties who shared accommodation on Mont de Masarac street along with other residents. The two men reportedly had a dispute that turned violent, culminating in the use of a knife during the confrontation. The resulting wounds proved fatal, affecting vital organs and leaving little that could be done to save the victim despite rapid intervention by medical teams on site.
Witnesses at the scene described a chaotic sequence of events that unfolded in a short time frame. One observer contacted emergency services to seek assistance, but the severity of the injuries left responders with limited options for life-saving measures upon arrival. The emergency health system deployed its personnel to provide urgent care, but the scale of the trauma ultimately proved insurmountable for those trying to revive the victim.
Following the investigation, Mossos d’Esquadra identified the man suspected of carrying out the stabbing and arrested him at the location. Reports note that the suspect did not change his clothing and remained visibly stained, with the weapon not yet recovered at the time of apprehension. The arrest marks a critical step in the ongoing inquiry and is expected to lead to formal charges in the near future.
The suspect was scheduled to appear before the Figueres civil court within hours to face murder charges, as authorities continued to piece together the events that led to the tragedy. The case underscores the rapid, often devastating consequences that can arise from violent confrontations and the importance of swift law enforcement response in maintaining public safety. Local officials emphasized ongoing support for the affected community while reiterating the commitment to a thorough, lawful process throughout the investigation.