Hooded gunmen shoot two people in the Guadalmina Baja area of Marbella
In a shocking incident that unfolded yesterday, Saturday October 28th, two people were reportedly shot and wounded by three unidentified gunmen in the scenic Guadalmina Baja area of Marbella, a popular municipality in the province of Malaga on the Costa del Sol.
The event took place at approximately 12:45pm, sending shockwaves through the community of the picturesque town of San Pedro de Alcantara.
A vigilant witness to the chaos swiftly alerted the 112 Andalucia Emergency Services, stating that they had heard what sounded like gunshots resonating near Kilometre 1,046 on the A-7 motorway.
The caller further disclosed that they had observed a person with an apparent gunshot wound to their wrist. Subsequently, it is believed that the alleged assailants made a hasty getaway from the scene in a car.
Responding to the alert, the emergency services wasted no time dispatching an ambulance, staffed with medical professionals, along with patrols from the National and Local Police. According to official statements obtained by malagahoy.es, the National Police confirmed that two individuals had indeed sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
The wounded victims were promptly transferred to the Costa del Sol Hospital located just outside Marbella. Fortunately, early assessments suggest that their lives are not in immediate jeopardy due to the injuries they sustained.
In the wake of this disturbing incident, the National Police have launched an extensive investigation to ascertain the precise details surrounding the attack. According to Malaga Provincial Police Station, no arrests have been made at this stage.
The authorities have urged anyone with information related to this incident to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation to ensure justice is served.