Tragedy gripped Barakaldo, a peaceful town in Biscay which was shaken this Sunday by a violent event which claimed the life of one person. What should have been a normal day in the Burtzeña neighborhood became a scene of chaos and despair when a riot ended in gunfire, leaving one dead and two injured.
According to information provided by Europa Press, the Basque Security Department has confirmed arrest of three individualsaged 36, 38 and 26, who allegedly participated in the violent fight. The fight, which broke out around 4:20 p.m., required the immediate intervention of several members of the Ertzaintzawho went there after receiving multiple gunshot alerts.
The Burtzeña neighborhood, a residential area of Barakaldo, witnessed the clash between those involved, where, according to initial reports, firearms. Although authorities arrested the three suspects, new arrests are not excluded as investigations progress.
One dead and two injured by gunfire
The shooting left three people more or less seriously injured, all of whom were taken to hospital. Unfortunately, one of them failed to survive. According to information provided by the Security Department, the victim died as a result of serious injuries suffered by the gunfire. For their part, the two other injured remain hospitalized under medical supervision.
Although the arrests have already taken place, the Ertzaintza continues to work to clarify the details of this tragic event. Investigators gather evidence at the crime scene and take statements from witnesses present during the conflict. It cannot be ruled out that other people could have been involved in these events, which has led the authorities not to close the door to new arrests in the coming hours.
