A violent confrontation between two rival clans in the city of Antequera, Spain resulted in 14 people being injured, five of whom received medical assistance for gunshot wounds. Two of the injured individuals are in serious condition and are currently in the Intensive Care Unit at the Regional Hospital of Malaga. The National Police have detained four men, all from the same family, on suspicion of attempted homicide. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The altercation took place around noon on Monday, with a group of about 30 people engaging in a fight near residential buildings in the La Estación neighborhood. Multiple gunshots were heard during the confrontation, leading to panic among residents who called emergency services to report the situation.
Emergency medical services and law enforcement officers from the local police, Guardia Civil, and National Police quickly responded to the scene. Initially, there were reported to be five injured individuals, one in serious condition, two in critical condition, and two with minor injuries. However, the number of casualties later rose to 14, with 12 of them being treated and released from the local hospital in Antequera. Two individuals with severe injuries were transported to the Regional Hospital in Malaga, one with a gunshot wound to the head and the other with a gunshot wound near the stomach. They are currently stable but in critical condition in the ICU, according to medical sources. Four men from the same family have been arrested and are being investigated for attempted homicide. They are currently in police custody in Malaga.
The Subdelegate of the Government in Malaga, Javier Salas, stated that the police operation in Antequera will continue as long as necessary in the aftermath of the violent clash between the two rival clans. The focus of the operation is primarily around the hospital in Antequera to prevent any further escalation between the families involved. Salas mentioned that the situation is gradually improving with the arrests that have been made. He described the incident as a social issue that can occur at any time and in any place and noted that such circumstances are not common in Antequera. The police are working to restore peace and stability in the community following the violent incident.
The ongoing investigation into the confrontation will determine the full extent of the involvement of the two rival clans in the violent clash. The authorities are working to gather evidence and statements to build a case against those responsible for the violence. With 14 people injured, including two in serious condition, the incident has caused shock and concern in the community of Antequera. The police presence in the area has been reinforced to prevent any further outbreaks of violence and to ensure the safety of the residents. The situation remains tense, but efforts are being made to bring about a resolution and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Residents are urged to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities to restore peace in the city.
