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25-year-old kills parents, injures infant in rare Spain shooting

5/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A 25-year-old gunman killed his parents in El Ejido, Spain, on Monday night.
He also wounded his seven-month-old son and three other people, including a two-year-old child.
Police arrived after the 23:00 report and took the shooter into custody.
Authorities note that mass shootings are rare in Spain, with only four recorded between 2000 and 2023.

History

Historical Context

The deadliest attack on Spanish soil occurred on 11 March 2004, when Islamist militants detonated 13 bombs on Madrid’s commuter trains, killing 193 people and wounding about 2,500. The tragedy, three days before the general election, contributed to the People’s Party’s defeat and spurred a 35 % rise in counter-terrorism personnel. Today’s El Ejido shooting revives debate over gun controls rooted in those post-2004 reforms.

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Story summary

A 25-year-old gunman killed his parents in El Ejido, Spain, on Monday night.
He also wounded his seven-month-old son and three other people, including a two-year-old child.
Police arrived after the 23:00 report and took the shooter into custody.
Authorities note that mass shootings are rare in Spain, with only four recorded between 2000 and 2023.

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