A suspected gunman has been arrested after a woman was shot and another person assaulted during a violent incident in Orihuela.
Officers from the Orihuela Local Police rushed to reports of gunfire in the San Isidro neighbourhood on last Tuesday night.
In an Instagram post only uploaded today, the force said they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound and another victim who had also been attacked.
A major police operation was launched, with officers securing the area and setting up roadblocks to prevent the suspect from escaping.
The alleged attacker was quickly tracked down inside a vehicle as he attempted to flee the city and was arrested without further incident.
He was later handed over to the Policia Nacional, who are leading the investigation into the shooting.
Orihuela Local Police praised the officers involved, saying their rapid response and professionalism were decisive in ‘preventing the incident from becoming even more serious’.
The force also thanked the Policia Nacional for their coordination during the operation.
Authorities have not yet released details about the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity or the motive behind the attack.
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