Palma Bus Stabbing Linked to Violent Juvenile Gang, Police Say
Three youths were detained by the National Police of Palma after a stabbing on a Palma city bus left a minor badly injured. The victim suffered a deep stab wound to the leg and required hospital treatment. Investigators identify the attackers as members of a violent juvenile gang called “Trinitarios baby.” The agency emphasized the seriousness of the incident and the risk these groups pose to public safety in Palma.
The incident occurred toward the end of May when a minor and his girlfriend were aboard a Palma bus. At a stop, a young man described as the group’s leader and noted for aggression boarded the vehicle. The two youths had prior clashes, and inside the bus they exchanged shoves before moving to different sections of the vehicle. The tense atmosphere drew attention from other passengers as attention stayed on the unfolding confrontation, underscoring concerns about how public transport can become a stage for violence by gang members.
The leader then phoned two other members who boarded the bus at another stop. The three attackers confronted the younger boy, delivered a slap, and during the ensuing clash one drew a knife and stabbed him, causing a severe wound to the femoral region of the leg. The minor was hospitalized for treatment and observation as medical teams worked to stabilize him and monitor for potential complications. The incident highlighted the real danger faced by juveniles in urban settings and the vulnerability of bystanders who happen to be on the bus at the moment of an attack.
The Information Brigade of the National Police launched a meticulous investigation, collecting surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and tracking the movements of those involved. After multiple inquiries, two minors who had boarded the bus following the leader’s call were identified and arrested. They were placed before the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office and transferred to a closed juvenile facility for safety and to ensure continued cooperation with investigators. The police described the arrests as a significant breakthrough that would help them understand the gang’s operations and recruitment patterns, including how the group organizes turns in public transport settings to carry out acts of violence.
The investigation continued to locate and arrest the group’s leader, the individual believed to be the primary instigator of the stabbing. The adult suspect was arrested yesterday; authorities recovered a knife on him that matched the weapon used in the assault. Investigators noted this case fits into a broader effort to disrupt the leadership core of violent juvenile gangs and reduce the risk of future attacks in Palma’s public transit network.
Beyond this case, police have dismantled several violent juvenile gangs in recent years, including the Trinitarios and El Caserío 24/7, through operations that resulted in the detention of members and leaders. Adults were imprisoned while minors were placed in closed facilities under strict supervision. Investigators have observed a troubling trend: these groups sometimes imitate better-known gangs, recruit many youths, including a number of minors, and engage in criminal activities across the city. The ongoing work of law enforcement underscores the importance of preventive measures, community programs, and vigilant supervision to curb this kind of violence and keep public spaces safer for residents and visitors alike.
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