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Fatal Shooting in Málaga Leaves One Dead, Another Injured as Gun Violence Escalates

A 35-year-old man was killed and his mother wounded in a shotgun attack in Humilladero, marking the fifth firearms-related incident in the province in two weeks.

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Detenido un hombre por matar a su madre de 77 años en Colmenar Viejo.
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Overview

  • The shooting occurred in the Realenga neighborhood of Humilladero on April 29 around 5:00 PM, with the assailant using a shotgun loaded with pellets.
  • The 35-year-old male victim died at the scene, while his 70-year-old mother sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at Antequera hospital.
  • The shooter remains unidentified and at large, with no arrests made as the Guardia Civil continues its investigation.
  • This marks the fifth firearms-related incident in Málaga province over the past two weeks, highlighting a troubling surge in gun violence.
  • Authorities have expressed concern over the growing availability of firearms and the challenges in curbing violence in both urban and rural areas.