Two people, a woman and a man, were reportedly detained after a fatal stabbing that targeted an elderly man inside his home. Sources tied to the investigation indicate that the arrests followed a violent home invasion intended to steal valuables.
The events unfolded on Ramón y Cajal street in the town of Águilas, Murcia, shortly before 2:00 PM. A concerned neighbor heard cries for help and alerted authorities. When the helper reached the residence, the door was ajar and the apartment was found bloodied and disturbed. The witness described an alarming scene and did not feel safe entering, so he promptly requested urgent assistance.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, accompanied by local police and federal authorities. The elderly victim sustained life-threatening injuries and succumbed to blood loss at the residence. Police indicated that the man had suffered multiple stab wounds, including two severe injuries to the neck. He was transported to a medical facility in critical condition, where medical teams continued to provide care, but he did not survive.
The neighbor who called the emergency number reported seeing two suspects flee the area: a tall man and a blonde woman. Law enforcement officials stated that the Civil Guard quickly identified and detained both individuals within a matter of hours, according to sources familiar with the case.
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Initial investigative hypotheses suggest the attackers intended to kill and rob the victim, with the suspects possibly knowing at least one of the residents. The encounter reportedly escalated into a violent struggle inside the home, culminating in the use of a knife in the fatal stabbing.
The two men, described as middle-aged and Spanish, are slated to appear in court on charges including murder. If prosecutors confirm a motive tied to robbery, charges may also include violent robbery. At present, both suspects remain in custody under the supervision of the Benemérita authorities. [Citation: Civil Guard]