Key takeaways:
- Veteran Spanish right-wing politician Alejandro Vidal-Quadras was shot in the face in broad daylight in Madrid.
- The shooter is believed to have fled the scene on a motorbike, wearing a black helmet.
- The motive behind the attack is still unclear, and police are currently investigating the incident.
On Thursday, a veteran Spanish right-wing politician, Alejandro Vidal-Quadras, was shot in the face in broad daylight on a central Madrid street. According to Spanish police, Vidal-Quadras was attacked at around 1:30 p.m. local time near his home and was conscious when taken to a hospital by emergency crews.
The shooter is believed to have fled the scene on a motorbike, wearing a black helmet. Four hours after the shooting, Madrid’s Gregorio Marañón hospital issued its first public medical report on Vidal-Quadras’ condition, stating that his life was not in danger.
The incident has sparked outrage in Spain, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the shooting. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned the attack and expressed his solidarity with Vidal-Quadras.
The motive behind the attack is still unclear, and police are currently investigating the incident. No arrests have been made so far. Vidal-Quadras is a prominent figure in Spanish politics, having served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2014. He is currently a member of the Spanish Senate.
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