Former Spanish Politician Shot In The Face In Madrid
OAN’s Sophia Flores and Michaelangelo Hernandez
5:50 PM – Friday, November 10, 2023
The former head of the center-right European People’s Party in Spain was shot in the face during an assassination attempt.
Alejo Vidal-Quadras suffered the wound to the face on Thursday. Spanish news agency EFE reported that Vidal-Quadras was approached by a motorcyclist that shot him at a close proximity.
He was rushed to the hospital by local emergency services.
“(We assisted) to a 78-year old man who had a bullet wound in the face, coming first from right angle of the jaw and went out through the left (jaw angle),” Mariluz Sabin, a Madrid emergency services spokeswoman explained. “He’s stable and we have transferred him to hospital.”
Vidal-Quadras is currently in stable condition and is conscious.
According to police, they are looking for two men connected to the shooting who arrived on a black Yamaha motorcycle.
The shooters remain at large as police say no arrests have been made yet. The reason for attack remains unknown.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez took to X, the platform formally known as Twitter, to wish the former politician a quick recovery.
“All my thoughts at this time go to him and his family,” Sánchez said. “We trust that the investigation can clarify the facts as soon as possible and those responsible will be arrested.
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The former head of the center-right European People’s Party in Spain, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, recently survived an assassination attempt. On Thursday, Vidal-Quadras was shot in the face by a motorcyclist who approached him at close range. He was immediately rushed to the hospital by local emergency services.
Fortunately, Vidal-Quadras is currently in stable condition and conscious. The bullet entered through the right angle of his jaw and exited through the left jaw angle. Despite the severity of the injury, he is expected to recover.
The Spanish police are now searching for two men connected to the shooting, who arrived on a black Yamaha motorcycle. However, no arrests have been made yet, and the motive behind the attack remains unknown. Authorities are conducting an investigation to shed light on the incident and bring the responsible individuals to justice.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his support and well wishes for Vidal-Quadras on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Sánchez stated that his thoughts are with Vidal-Quadras and his family during this difficult time. He also expressed his hope that the investigation will swiftly uncover the facts and lead to the arrest of those responsible.
The assassination attempt on Vidal-Quadras has garnered attention both nationally and internationally. Maryam Rajavi, President of the International Committee in Search of Justice, condemned the act in a tweet. She expressed her solidarity with Vidal-Quadras and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation.
While Vidal-Quadras recovers, the public eagerly awaits updates on his condition and any developments in the investigation. Messages of support and well wishes have poured in from various individuals and organizations. It is yet to be seen how this incident will impact Spain’s political landscape and the personal and professional life of Vidal-Quadras.
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