A 21-year-old man named Eric died this Monday after being stabbed in the neck in Mazarrón. The suspected attacker fled but was located hours later and arrested by the Civil Guard. The suspect was taken to the Benemérita facilities for questioning, with authorities holding the individual for up to 72 hours as they prepare to present the case to the Mission Court.
The suspect, described as a 34-year-old local resident of Spanish nationality, is currently under investigation in Mazarrón. It remains unclear how he was connected to Eric or what sparked the lethal stabbing.
Initial inquiries indicate the fatal wound occurred on a public street, after which Eric, severely injured, sought refuge inside a residence. He eventually left the home and collapsed in the street, where he later died. His body was left on the scene, covered with a sheet, until it could be removed for examination at the Forensic Medicine Institute.
Civil Guards secured the location as investigators prepared the body for transport, while the local police and emergency services coordinated the response. The incident occurred on Emilia Pardo Bazán street in Puerto de Mazarrón, shortly after four in the afternoon when a 112 call reported a person in need of urgent medical care due to a neck stab wound. Police teams were dispatched to the area, with Mazarrón Local Police, the Civil Guard, and two ambulances arriving at the scene. Paramedics were unable to save the young man’s life, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses described a tense atmosphere as crowds gathered, including relatives and friends of the deceased. Shouts and expressions of grief filled the street while officers worked to secure the area and manage onlookers. Some recalled Eric staying in the neighborhood for a few weeks after being helped by a relative, while others pointed to ongoing issues related to substance use and neighborhood tensions. At the time, it was not clear whether the accused was known to Eric or connected to the local scene, and investigators worked to establish a precise timeline and motive. Legal authorities indicated that the suspect had recently been taken into custody and would be questioned to determine charges and potential ties to prior incidents in the area.
Fourth crime of the year
Mazarrón has experienced several violent incidents this year, including earlier cases in the region that prompted discussions about public safety. Recent events have raised questions about local factors contributing to violence, with authorities stressing that each case requires careful, evidence-based investigation to avoid premature conclusions. The exact details and outcomes of these prior incidents are pending further judicial proceedings and forensic analysis, and authorities emphasize that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Authorities continue to investigate the sequence of events and the relationships among those involved, while the community awaits updates from the investigation. Local responders and national authorities remain committed to a careful, facts-based approach to ensure accountability and to safeguard residents in Mazarrón and surrounding areas. Sources: Civil Guard and local police reports are cited for incident timelines and official statements regarding custody and charges. (Source: Civil Guard / Local Police reports)