Two men were wounded in a shooting that unfolded on Friday in the town of Ciempozuelos, Madrid, with authorities reporting that both victims remain in critical condition as the investigation moves forward. Local officials and investigators from the Civil Guard, along with Ciempozuelos Local Police, are coordinating the inquiry to determine what happened and who was responsible. The city’s emergency services were alerted as the event came to light, and the incident is now the subject of official scrutiny as investigators examine evidence and timelines. [Source attribution: Ciempozuelos Local Police]
Preliminary details indicate that the attackers fled the scene on a motorcycle shortly after the assault, leaving two men at the location and prompting a rapid emergency response. The immediate focus for authorities is to establish a clear chronology of events, identify potential witnesses, and confirm any links between the suspects and the victims. The pursuit of the perpetrators is ongoing as officers examine surveillance footage and gather statements from those in the area. [Source attribution: Civil Guard briefing]
Madrid Emergency Service 112 confirmed that both individuals were treated at the scene and subsequently transported to two hospitals on Avenida del Instituto de Ciempozuelos for urgent care. The coordinated effort involved rapid ground and air support to stabilize the victims and move them to medical facilities capable of handling severe trauma. [Source attribution: 112 emergency services]
The first patient, a 40-year-old man, sustained four gunshot wounds, with two affecting the chest and two the neck. He was in critical condition and was airlifted by medical helicopter to a hospital for immediate, specialized treatment. This patient remains under close medical supervision as specialists assess injury severity and determine the next steps in his care. [Source attribution: hospital trauma team]
The second victim, a 25-year-old man, arrived with a single wound on the left arm. He was moved by a mobile intensive care unit assigned to SUMMA 112 and transported to Gregorio Marañón hospital in serious condition, where surgical and trauma teams are on standby. Doctors are monitoring his status and addressing bleeding control, infection prevention, and organ stability as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. [Source attribution: SUMMA 112 medical dispatch]
The initial report came in around 13:00, and the Civil Guard has taken charge of the investigation, with support from Ciempozuelos Local Police. Investigators are collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and examining the scene to determine the motive and sequence of events. As the case unfolds, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward through official channels. [Source attribution: Civil Guard update]