- Three Turkish nationals arrested and sent to provisional prison without bail for the murder of a 21-year-old in Torrevieja,alicante.
- Victim was shot multiple times in broad daylight; suspects fled in a stolen French vehicle with falsified license plates.
- Possible mafia-related “settling of scores” between Turkish criminal groups under investigation.
- Multiple firearms seized during arrest, including a third gun recovered through citizen tips.
- Investigation conducted by Guardia Civil and local police with inter-country coordination.
Three Turkish Men Held in Prison Over fatal Torrevieja Shooting of 21-year-Old
Torrevieja, Alicante – The local court of torrevieja has ordered provisional detention without bail for three Turkish men suspected of fatally shooting a 21-year-old compatriot on a crowded street last Sunday afternoon. The brutal killing has shaken the community and sparked fears of organized crime activity in the coastal city.
The Incident: A Deadly Shooting in Broad Daylight
On August 3rd, at approximately 7:00 PM, the victim was walking along a central street in Torrevieja when he was suddenly shot multiple times by assailants. Despite swift attempts by two Guardia Civil agents to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the scene and subsequent medical intervention, the young man was pronounced dead at 7:40 PM.
Following the shooting, the suspects fled in a stolen vehicle – a French car with forged license plates, wich investigators say was being tracked days before the crime. The chases fueled a tense pursuit involving both the Guardia Civil and Torrevieja local police forces.
Apprehension and Seizure of Weapons
The authorities successfully detained the three men-aged 23, 30, and 35-and confiscated two firearms during their arrest. One weapon was discarded during the pursuit, while the other was found on one of the suspects during a body search. A third firearm,believed to have been abandoned nearby,was later recovered thanks to tips from local residents.
| Detail | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim | 21-year-old Turkish male, shot dead in public |
| Suspects | Three Turkish men, aged 23, 30, 35 |
| Crime Location | Central street, Torrevieja, Alicante |
| Vehicles Involved | Stolen French car with altered license plates |
| Charges | Homicide/murder, illegal possession of firearms, document falsification, reckless driving, resisting authority |
Possible Mafia Links: A ‘settling of Scores’ between Criminal Groups
Investigators are examining whether the killing was the result of an internal feud or “adjustment of accounts” between two rival turkish mafia groups operating in Spain. Authorities have identified the suspects through cross-border collaboration with German, French, and Dutch police agencies, emphasizing the international nature of the criminal activity perhaps involved.
In addition, the Guardia Civil is cooperating with the Udyco (Unidad de Drogas y crimen Organizado) in Málaga to verify if the suspects are connected to other recent incidents in southern Spain.
The Ongoing Investigation
The investigation is being led by the Territorial judicial Police Team of the Guardia Civil in Torrevieja, with support from the Alicante Crime Laboratory, the USECIC police unit, and local authorities. Forensic experts have conducted on-site inspections, gathering evidence and processing crime scenes.
What’s Next?
- The three suspects remain in provisional prison, pending further judicial inquiry.
- Authorities continue to analyze the weapons and forensic evidence collected from various locations.
- Coordination with European law enforcement agencies will be key to understanding broader criminal networks.
- Community members urged to report any additional information about the suspects or crime.
The tragic death of a young man in such a public setting has spotlighted concerns about the presence of organized crime in Torrevieja, urging authorities to heighten vigilance in addressing mafia-linked violence.
Sources:
Telemadrid – Provisional prison ordered for suspects in Torrevieja murder