A man was found dead in Plaza de Abastos in Santiago de Compostela after being involved in a violent argument with three other individuals. In an initial police reconstruction of the events, it was revealed that the alleged aggressors left a nearby establishment early in the morning, where they initiated a heated fight. Two suspects have been arrested, and the possible involvement of a third person is being investigated.
According to witnesses, the victim, armed with a metal bar, intervened in the discussion and apparently struck one of the attackers before the weapon was taken from him and he was hit in response. Despite the rapid arrival of medical services, the market worker died at the scene, with a blow to the head being the probable cause of death, according to the coroner.
The market, one of the busiest points in the city, remained closed until the morning while investigators gathered information from security cameras and available testimonies. The mayor of Santiago, Goretti Sanmartín, confirmed the tragic news and expressed sorrow over the incident. The market's guard, a witness to the events, was taken to the hospital due to his nervous state.
Authorities have identified two of the aggressors and continue the search for a third person allegedly involved. One of the detainees is of Venezuelan nationality and resides in Galicia, while another person of the same nationality and an Italian are being sought. Although initial reports mentioned gunshots, this scenario was dismissed, attributing the death to a fall following an alleged beating.
Details of the autopsy have not been disclosed, but it was revealed that the victim, Antonio Costa, a 60-year-old owner of a butcher shop in the market, suffered a strong blow to the head during the altercation. Investigations are ongoing to clarify the facts and determine the responsibilities of those involved in this unfortunate event.