Three suspects arrested after fatal city center shooting
A fatal shooting shocked Torrevieja on Sunday, August 3, 2025, when a man was gunned down in the city center around 19:00. Despite immediate medical assistance, the victim died shortly after the attack.
Local police and Guardia Civil launched a rapid operation, leading to the arrest of three suspects within 40 minutes of the incident. Authorities are investigating possible links to organized crime, while forensic teams secured the scene and surrounding businesses temporarily closed during the police response.
The shooting has raised concerns among residents and visitors, highlighting ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb violent crime in the Costa Blanca region.
