A father and his son, who had fled to Torrevieja, were detained by authorities after investigators connected them to a fatal shooting that broke out amid a feud between local family clans. Reports indicate a man suspected of involvement in the incident was later shot dead in a clash within a Madrid neighborhood. On the following day, another man in the Pan Bendito area of the Carabanchel district was also identified in connection with the case.
Authorities announced that after the crime, the alleged murderers escaped to Torrevieja and were arrested there last Saturday, as disclosed by the Madrid Police Headquarters on Tuesday. The two individuals were subsequently referred to the judicial system for murder, attempted murder, and illegal possession of weapons, and a request was made for their temporary detention until the hearing.
The events unfolded on July 17, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Besolla Street, adjacent to the Pan Bendito Metro station. A resident family lived in the area, and the confrontation appeared to involve members of the same clan to which the victim belonged. Upon arrival at the scene, the deceased and his relatives confronted the other party to seek an explanation for the violence, but the group fired multiple shots from inside a residence. Two bullets struck the victim, who later died at a hospital in the city.
Madrid’s Homicide Unit VI indicated that the investigation revealed the clash between the families did not originate from a single incident. The broader feud and tensions between the involved groups were determined to span a longer period, with the fatal event acting as a culmination rather than an isolated act.
As investigators continued the inquiry, they gathered and analyzed forensic evidence collected at the scene. The combination of ballistics data, witness statements, and scene reconstruction enabled authorities to identify the father and son who had fled to Torrevieja as the alleged perpetrators of the crime. The arrests mark a critical step in advancing the case toward judicial proceedings and accountability for those accused of the fatal shooting.
In the wake of the incident, law enforcement underscored the persistent risk posed by unresolved family feuds within urban communities. Officials emphasized their commitment to pursuing justice while safeguarding residents, and they pledged continued collaborative work with forensic teams and prosecutors to bring those responsible to trial. The case remains under judicial processing as investigators continue to corroborate timelines, motives, and the full extent of the criminal network connected to the incident, ensuring the public remains informed through official channels and verified reports.