A 57-year-old Cuban man was arrested this Friday, October 3, in the Madrid district of Puente de Vallecas after fatally stabbing another man, a 51-year-old Spanish citizen, in broad daylight.
The incident, which occurred on Carlos Aurioles Street, has shocked the neighborhood residents and prompted an urgent response from emergency services and law enforcement.
The events took place around 10:00 PM, at number 40 on Carlos Aurioles Street, where, according to sources from Emergencias Madrid, the victim fell seriously injured after receiving a deep stab wound in the left armpit.
At that time, the neighbors alerted emergency services after witnessing the confrontation between the two men.
When the Samur-Civil Protection teams arrived at the scene, they found the victim in critical condition. Municipal Police officers, who were already at the site, were trying to plug the wound to contain the massive bleeding. The penetrating injury was causing a severe accumulation of blood in the victim's chest, which hindered their breathing and accelerated their vital deterioration.
Desperate attempt to save his life
The medical personnel immediately began advanced resuscitation maneuvers. In an attempt to reverse the cardiac arrest, they performed an emergency thoracotomy, a procedure that involves opening the chest cavity to perform direct cardiac massage. Despite the severity of the injury, the patient was still conscious at the start of the procedure, but his condition deteriorated rapidly.
For over thirty minutes, the professionals fought to save his life through internal cardiac compressions, chest drainage, and intubation. However, his death was ultimately confirmed at the scene.
Shortly after the crime, agents from the National Police arrested the alleged perpetrator of the homicide, a 57-year-old man of Cuban nationality.
Police sources confirmed that the incident is not connected to youth gangs or mass brawls, but rather it was a personal confrontation between the two individuals.
Both the victim and the alleged attacker had known each other for some time and, as confirmed by the authorities, had previous disputes; however, the specific reasons for their disagreements have not yet come to light.
The investigation remains open
The Homicide Unit of the National Police, in coordination with the Forensic Police, has taken charge of the investigation to clarify the events. The inquiries focus on accurately reconstructing the circumstances surrounding the assault, as well as determining whether it was premeditated or an impulsive attack during a discussion.
So far, the identity of the victim and the arrested individual has not been revealed, nor has the weapon used in the crime been found. The absence of the weapon adds a layer of uncertainty to the case, although investigators are pursuing several leads for its location and forensic analysis.
The crime has caused shock in the neighborhood of Puente de Vallecas, an area where violent incidents are not uncommon, but homicides of this nature are rarely reported. The brutality of the attack, the fact that it occurred in broad daylight, and the futility of medical efforts to save the victim's life have raised alarm among residents.
"It was a fight between them; they had already shouted at each other in the bar," commented a neighbor who preferred to remain anonymous. Although there is currently no official confirmation that the altercation started inside an establishment, other sources suggest that the fight may have originated in a nearby bar before moving to the street, where the fatal aggression ultimately occurred.
Frequently asked questions about homicide in Madrid and its implications
What happened in the district of Puente de Vallecas, Madrid?
A 57-year-old Cuban man was arrested for fatally stabbing a 51-year-old Spanish citizen in broad daylight. The incident took place on Carlos Aurioles Street, causing alarm among the residents. The police are investigating the reasons behind the confrontation, which is known to have been personal in nature and not related to youth gangs or large-scale brawls.
What is the status of the investigation into the homicide in Vallecas?
The investigation is being handled by the Homicide Group of the National Police, in coordination with the Scientific Police. They are reconstructing the circumstances of the attack and searching for the murder weapon, which has not yet been found. The investigators aim to determine whether the attack was premeditated or spontaneous.
What impact has crime had on the community of Puente de Vallecas?
The crime has caused significant alarm in the Puente de Vallecas community, an area that, while accustomed to violent incidents, rarely experiences homicides of this nature. The brutality of the attack and its occurrence in a public place have shocked residents, who are demanding measures to improve safety in the area.
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