The sibling of a renowned 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, just outside a National Police office. Hailing from Dublin’s north inner city, the man succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head, according to local news outlet ElCaso.cat. The perpetrator managed to flee the scene after the incident.
The shooting occurred on a busy street in front of the National Police’s DNI office, responsible for issuing ID cards and passports, as reported by the outlet. At the crime scene, forensic experts set up a tent while authorities worked to locate the suspect. Surveillance footage has been released, and the suspected murder weapon has been recovered.
A resident near the deceased man’s parents in Dublin, speaking to the Irish Times, described them as highly respected individuals in the community. The family, including the victim’s elder brother, who gained fame in sports, is well-regarded. The news of the Irish man’s death has swiftly spread within the local area.
This tragic incident unfolded as Barcelona was on high alert ahead of a visit from Pope Leo XIV on Thursday.
