Residents of El Algar experienced a frightening situation today when an armed man began firing multiple shots. The incident unfolded following an argument when the man, a resident from Torre Pacheco, threatened his former partner and her child, both of whom were living at the same address. Neighbours reported the sound of gunshots to emergency services around two forty-two this afternoon, leading to an immediate police response.

After the shooting, the mother and child fled to a local pharmacy for safety where they alerted the authorities. The armed suspect approached the pharmacy, firing several shots at its door in an attempt to access the premises, but the store owner quickly shuttered the windows. As local police responded swiftly, the man fled the scene, prompting a search operation across multiple streets in the area.

Police from both the local force and the Guardia Civil, called in from Murcia, worked to reassure the distressed community while securing the area. The woman and her child were safely evacuated to the Cabo de Palos barracks for their protection.

Two hours following the incident, the armed individual emerged from hiding and surrendered to police near the town’s civic center. He was apprehended and taken into custody by officers who found him lying on the ground. The firearm, confirmed to be homemade, is currently under police inspection.