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Spanish politician gunned down in Madrid

Spain's political scene is in shock: the politician and co-founder of the right-wing populist Vox, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, is shot in the face in the street.

Police officers block a road in Madrid - and search for a motorcyclist. (symbolic image).aussiedlerbote.de
Police officers block a road in Madrid - and search for a motorcyclist. (symbolic image).aussiedlerbote.de

Spanish politician gunned down in Madrid

The Spanish politician and co-founder of the right-wing populist party Vox, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, has been shot in the street in Madrid, according to media reports.

An unknown person shot the 78-year-old in the face, the state TV station RTVE and other media reported unanimously, citing police sources.

The politician, who was also head of the conservative People's Party (PP) in Catalonia before founding Vox in 2013, was taken to hospital in a conscious state. The police are searching for a motorcyclist. Further details and a possible motive for the crime were not initially revealed.

The shooting of Alejo Vidal-Quadras, a prominent figure in Spanish politics and founder of VOX, has sparked concerns among the people. This act of violence, resulting in Murder attempts on a politician, is a grave crime that requires thorough investigation.

Source: www.dpa.com

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