Two individuals have lost their lives, and several others, including a seven-month-old infant, have sustained severe injuries in a shooting incident near a popular coastal resort in Spain. The tragic event occurred late last night in El Canalillo, situated between Balanegra and El Ejido in Almeria’s southeastern province.
The injured baby, who was shot twice, was swiftly transported to the intensive care unit at Torrecardenas University Hospital, the primary public healthcare facility in Almeria, and is reported to be in critical condition. Another injured minor, an 18-month-old toddler, is also receiving treatment in the same intensive care unit.
Reports indicate that the mother of the children was taken to Poniente University Hospital in El Ejido for treatment after sustaining injuries in the incident. Emergency services were notified of the attack around 11:15 pm, and as of this morning, the perpetrator, believed to be connected to some of the victims, was still at large.
The Civil Guard’s elite Rapid Response Group responded to the scene in El Canalillo last night. The area is close to Almerimar, a renowned tourist spot on the Costa de Almeria, celebrated for its sandy beaches and hosting one of Andalucia’s largest marinas.
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