Mossos dEsquadra arrest man over fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Barcelona park
The Mossos d’Esquadra have arrested a man suspected of involvement in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy in Barcelona’s Parc de la Pegaso, authorities confirmed on Friday night. The arrest follows a targeted investigation into Thursday’s gunfire, which left the teenager dead and has been described by senior police officials as a “red line of maximum gravity.”
Josep Lluís Trapero, director general of the Catalan police force, told reporters on Friday that investigators were working “relentlessly” to identify and bring all those responsible to justice. “We will not rest until they face the consequences,” he said. The victim, a 15-year-old, was shot in the park in the Sant Andreu district around 22:30 on Thursday. Emergency services found him in critical condition and were unable to revive him. The investigation remains under judicial secrecy, and authorities have not disclosed whether the arrested man is believed to be the shooter or merely connected to the crime.
Núria Parlon, Catalonia’s interior minister, said early indications pointed to a confrontation between rival youth gangs. While neither Trapero nor Mossos commander Toni Rodríguez confirmed gang involvement, they did not rule out the possibility that multiple individuals—including minors—were involved. The attack was described as deliberate, with the assailants entering the park with the apparent intent to target the victim.
The Parc de la Pegaso, a popular recreational area frequented by families, has in recent months become a known gathering spot for gang members in certain sections. The shooting has intensified concerns about escalating youth violence in Barcelona and its metropolitan area. Trapero emphasized that the case was not random, stating that the attackers had gone to the park specifically to confront the victim.
The arrest was made in a flat on the Meridiana avenue in Barcelona, according to La Vanguardia . Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses, though details remain under wraps due to the ongoing legal proceedings.
The tragedy has drawn sharp criticism from local leaders and community groups, who are calling for stronger measures to curb gang-related violence. Trapero’s public remarks reflect mounting pressure on law enforcement to address what many see as a growing public safety crisis. The Mossos have pledged full cooperation with judicial authorities as the case moves forward.
As the investigation continues, questions remain about the broader context of youth violence in Catalonia and the effectiveness of current prevention and intervention strategies. For now, the arrest offers a measure of closure to a community still reeling from the loss of a young life in a seemingly senseless act of violence.
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