Two riders on a motorcycle fired at a man driving along a highway in the Barcelona area, wounding him in the leg and hip. The attack happened in the Barcelona neighborhood known as Barceloneta, specifically near Paseo Joan de Borbó, during a quiet afternoon that turned abrupt with the shooting.
Police sources told Efe that the incident involved two individuals on a motorcycle who discharged multiple shots at the man driving the vehicle. The motive behind the assault remains under investigation as authorities gather details from witnesses and examine nearby surveillance footage.
The injured man was evacuated to a hospital where medical staff reported injuries to his leg and hip caused by the bullets. The incident prompted a rapid response from local police and an urgent assessment of safety in the area, as officers secured the scene and began their inquiries.
In a separate but connected turn of events, a bullet fired by the same pair on the motorcycle reportedly ricocheted and struck a young child in the ankle, adding a layer of concern for public safety in the neighborhood. Medical teams attended to the child and provided the necessary care, with authorities emphasizing the need to protect residents and visitors alike.
Mossos d’Esquadra, the regional police force for Catalonia, increased its presence in Barceloneta and launched a broader search to locate the motorcycle involved and identify the suspects. Officers have instructed residents and passersby to stay vigilant and report any additional information that could aid the investigation.
Meanwhile, investigators from the Barcelona criminal investigation unit have opened a formal inquiry to determine the circumstances of both shootings and to establish a clearer timeline of events. They are pursuing all plausible lines of inquiry, including potential connections between the two attacks and the possible motives behind them.
Authorities are also seeking witnesses who can provide firsthand descriptions of the suspects, the vehicle, and the sequence of shots. Officials urge anyone with information to come forward to help clarify what transpired and to support the ongoing effort to ensure public safety in the area.