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Mossos dEsquadra are leading an active probe into a lethal gunfight that left two people dead on a Wednesday night in Salou, Tarragona. Local broadcasts and regional outlets confirm that a car registered in France was involved in the attack in the heart of Plaza de Las Palmeras around 10:30 p.m. The attackers fled the scene after the shooting, leaving investigators to piece together what happened.
Authorities from the Catalan police later tracked the suspects vehicle to a service area along the AP-7 near Mèdol. One passenger was apprehended while attempting to escape again. It is believed additional suspects may have been with him, and officers continue pursuing leads. A handgun, long guns, and a grenade were reportedly found inside the vehicle.
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Investigators are focused on understanding the motive behind the incident. An eyewitness account relayed to the Tarragona Police District Criminal Investigation Unit describes three hooded individuals arriving in a Renault Captur. The group allegedly fired at two victims who had exited the car, then returned to the vehicle to flee. The reconstruction of events is ongoing as the forensic and ballistics work progresses.
Historical context marks a related incident from May 4, 2022, when a young French national was killed by three men from Valence affiliated with a rival drug trafficking network. The Mossos dEsquadra subsequently pursued the case, and recent developments helped steer investigators toward identifying one of the alleged participants. This background informs the current inquiry and supports the theory that organized crime may be a factor in the latest violence.
Early assessments point to a potential link to organized crime. The inquiry team is examining possible connections between the present event and past criminal networks operating in the region. Police work continues as investigators gather surveillance footage, trace vehicle movements, and corroborate witness statements. The goal is to establish a precise timeline, identify all involved parties, and determine whether the gunfight was part of a broader pattern of criminal activity.
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In coordination with local police units, Mossos dEsquadra maintain a dedicated search operation around the outskirts of the gas station where the car was found. The objective is to locate the remaining suspects who fled on foot and to gather any physical or digital evidence that could reveal planning details or the sequence of actions during the incident. Officers emphasize that every lead is being pursued, from eyewitness statements to forensic traces left at the scene.