Man jailed after two shootings at same victim

A 30-year-old man has been sent to prison after being arrested over two shootings in October in which the same victim was targeted twice, Guardia Civil has said.

According to investigators, the man is accused of two attempted murders and two offences of illegal weapons possession. A duty court ordered him into custody after his arrest.

The first attack took place on 8 October near Cijuela, where the suspect allegedly fired from a car at the vehicle carrying the victim and another person. Neither occupant was hurt.

Ten days later, on 18 October, the victim was again followed by two vehicles while driving towards Albolote, investigators said. He tried to change route and joined the GR-43 dual carriageway in the direction of Pinos Puente, but his car was hit by more than 20 bullets.

The driver suffered three gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital, where he needed surgery. The vehicle was extensively damaged in the shooting.

Guardia Civil said the case is linked to a previous dispute between people close to the victim and the suspect, which had already led to threats and other violent incidents.

The inquiry remained open after about a month of police work, including interviews and analysis of the information gathered, leading officers to identify and arrest the suspect. Investigators have not ruled out further arrests.

Search for other possible suspects continues

Police have not released the suspect’s identity. The case is being handled by the Guardia Civil in Granada and the court has already ordered him into prison while the investigation continues.