BARCELONA – A man is in serious condition after being shot in the middle of the day on a public street in the Sant Martí district of Barcelona. The shooting occurred around 3:50 PM on Passeig Taulat, near Diagonal Mar Park. According to police sources, the victim was shot while sitting on the terrace of a restaurant. Mossos d’Esquadra officers were quickly dispatched to the scene after receiving emergency calls. They confirmed that a firearm had been used. The wounded man was immediately treated by emergency services and rushed to hospital, where he remains in serious condition. Eyewitness Account A local resident who was on her balcony at the time of the shooting described the dramatic scene. She stated that the attack took place on the terrace of a restaurant where several tables were occupied by customers. “When the shots rang out, people started running in panic,” she said. The witness rushed downstairs to help the injured man and provide first aid until paramedics arrived. She added that the attackers were a group of several individuals with their faces covered. They arrived on foot, carried out the shooting, and then fled the scene running. Investigation Underway The Catalan police (Mossos d’Esquadra) have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the shooting. So far, no arrests have been reported.nThis incident has caused alarm in the neighborhood, as it represents yet another episode of gun violence occurring in broad daylight in a busy public area of Barcelona.
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