The National Police are investigating a brutal killing in Orihuela, where a 51-year-old man was beaten with a blunt object inside a residence, and his 80-year-old mother was severely injured. Early information suggests investigators are considering third-party involvement in the deadly assault as the initial line of inquiry.
The incident unfolded in a home on San Antonio de Padua Street in Orihuela this morning. Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing screams from the residence. One resident who witnessed the scene called 112, while another passerby on a motorcycle sought help from the Local Police patrol stationed nearby.
First responders from the Local Police reached the scene and entered the home. They found the 80-year-old mother gravely hurt, sustaining a severe head injury, and her son already dead from the assault. The violence described by officers points to a violent blow that caused fatal trauma to the son while leaving the mother in critical condition.
Emergency medical teams were summoned and transported the elderly woman to Vega Baja District Hospital in Orihuela for urgent care. The son had already died at the scene, prompting the National Police to activate their violent-crime protocol and notify the judicial authorities. The Judicial Police and the Scientific Police were engaged to assist in the investigation and gather forensic evidence at the scene.
Investigators conducted a thorough examination of the home, collecting possible evidence that could elucidate the sequence of events. They also interviewed neighbors and bystanders to determine whether anyone else witnessed the incident or had information that could help clarify the circumstances surrounding the attack.
This tragic event follows regional crime statistics released earlier, which documented a notable uptick in violent incidents for the corresponding period. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation as the investigation proceeds, looking for leads that may reveal motive, identify suspects, and establish a clear timeline of events.