The Albanian man who was shot dead on Tuesday afternoon in Orihuela Costa, in the Alicante province of Spain, has been identified. The victim is Luka Beqiraj, 39, from Vlora, who was shot to death while on the terrace of a bar.
The serious incident occurred at the Playa Flamenca Sport Club sports complex, where the 39-year-old Albanian became the target of a gun attack.
According to Spanish media reports, the perpetrator approached the bar with an electric skate and shot Beqiraj several times, causing fatal wounds.
Immediately after the shooting, the aggressor fled the scene on the same electric scooter, losing track.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and intervened to provide first aid to the Albanian. However, due to the severe injuries he sustained, the 39-year-old did not survive.
Spanish police suspect the murder may be related to a settling of scores.
According to local media, Guardia Civil investigators are examining the possibility of a criminal conflict, but so far there is no official confirmation of the motive for the incident.
Authorities are working to identify and capture the perpetrator, who remains at large. Investigations are also focused on uncovering his movements before and after the crime.
An autopsy is expected to be performed on Wednesday, while investigators are working to clarify the motives and circumstances of the assassination.