Lorraine Williamson
A 57-year-old man has been shot dead in Marbella after suffering several gunshot wounds to the head on Wednesday evening. Police have launched an investigation and, at the time of publication, no arrests have been reported.
The shooting happened at around 6.00 pm on Wednesday, 7 October, prompting a major emergency response in Marbella.
Man dies after shooting in Marbella
Police sources have confirmed that the 57-year-old victim suffered several gunshot wounds to the head. Emergency medical teams attended the scene and attempted to stabilise him, but he died from his injuries.
El País, citing police sources, reports that Policía Nacional has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing. No arrests had been made when the first official information emerged.
Police operation under way
A significant police and emergency-services presence has been reported in the area following the shooting as investigators work to establish exactly what happened and identify those responsible.
A police helicopter has also been seen over Marbella this evening. However, there has been no official confirmation at this stage that its deployment is directly connected to the shooting.
Reports circulating locally indicate that the incident may have taken place at an aesthetic clinic and that the victim was a plastic surgeon. InSpain.news is not naming the victim or the clinic until those details are confirmed by police or another authoritative source.
The investigation is continuing, and further information is expected to emerge throughout the evening.
This is a developing story. InSpain.news will update this article as further details are officially confirmed.