Gang leader's relatives killed in drug gang shooting in southern Spain
A suspected gang boss lost his mother-in-law and sister in a drug-related gun attack in Isla Cristina, while his nephew was badly injured.
In a drug-related attack in southern Spain, a suspected gang leader's mother-in-law, aged 62, and his sister, aged 39, were killed, and his 18-year-old nephew was seriously wounded. A 16-year-old boy, unrelated to the family, also died, and an additional victim sustained minor injuries. The shooting occurred in the El Rocio area of Isla Cristina, near the Portuguese border, and police believe it stems from a rivalry between the Baba Clan and the Moriña Clan.
No arrests have been made, and investigators are looking for a shooter who used a long-barrelled gun. The suspect, known as "El Baba," remains in pre-trial detention after being arrested weeks earlier in northern Spain.
Why it matters
The killings highlight ongoing violent clashes between drug gangs in Spain, raising public safety concerns.
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