The sibling of a prominent Irish athlete was fatally shot in broad daylight on a bustling street in Barcelona. The 36-year-old man was attacked on Thursday morning on Carrer de Balmes in the heart of Barcelona outside a National Police office. He hailed from Dublin’s north inner city and succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head, according to local reports. The assailant managed to flee the scene after the incident.
The shooting took place on a busy street in front of the National Police’s DNI office, responsible for issuing National Police ID cards and passports. Investigators set up a tent at the location for forensic examination while working to apprehend the suspect. CCTV footage has been released, and the presumed murder weapon has been recovered.
A nearby resident, living close to the deceased man’s parents in Dublin, described them as highly esteemed individuals. The family is well-regarded in the area, especially the victim’s older brother, who achieved national recognition in sports. News of the Irish man’s death is rapidly circulating within the local community.
The incident occurred during heightened security measures in Barcelona ahead of a scheduled visit by Pope Leo XIV on Thursday.