Man shot in chest outside venue as medallion may have slowed bullet

A 49-year-old security guard was taken to hospital after being shot in the chest outside a venue in Malaga city in the early hours of Sunday, with police believing a medallion he was wearing may have softened the impact.

The shooting was reported shortly after 7.20am on 15 November at Sala Divas on Calle Flauta Mágica in the Cruz de Humilladero district. The man was treated at the scene before being moved to hospital.

Police sources said a group of several people opened fire before fleeing. No arrests had been made by the time of the first reports.

Emergency services were alerted through the 112 line, and National Police, Local Police and medics went to the scene.

Investigators piece together the attack

Officers from the Homicide unit and Scientific Police are now working to establish who was involved, what prompted the shooting and whether anyone else was present when the shots were fired.

Initial reports say investigators believe the pendant or medallion on the man’s chest may have absorbed some of the force of the bullet. The exact type of medallion has not been confirmed.

The venue sits in a commercial area rather than the main nightlife strip, and it is understood to operate around the clock.

The incident is the latest firearm case to draw attention in the city, but police have not said at this stage whether it is linked to any wider criminal dispute.

Search for those involved continues

Police are continuing to hunt for the group involved, while inquiries remain focused on whether the attack was targeted or arose from a dispute outside the venue.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact the National Police.