Shooting in Madrid's Retiro District Leaves Young Man Critically Injured

A shooting occurred in the Retiro district of Madrid on June 9th, 2025, leaving a 21-year-old Venezuelan man critically injured. Witnesses near the scene reported hearing three gunshots. One witness, a woman who was at a nearby terrace, stated, "We were here, there were some young people, it was a birthday, and what we heard were three detonations. We never thought they were gunshots." Another witness described seeing a man dressed in black, partially covering his face, fleeing in a silver Ford Focus. The victim was immediately taken to the hospital. Police are currently investigating the incident and searching for the suspect. The event has shocked residents of the usually quiet neighborhood.