Incident in Torremolinos
A 35-year-old man tragically died in Torremolinos, Spain, on Sunday evening, December 7, after experiencing cardio-respiratory arrest while being subdued by the Policia Nacional. The incident unfolded during an attempted robbery at an internet cafe, locally known as a locutorio, located on Calle Hoyos.
Details of the Robbery Attempt and Police Intervention
Emergency services were alerted at approximately 7:45 PM following a call to the 112 emergency line reporting a possible violent robbery at the internet shop. The caller informed authorities that the suspect had been locked inside the premises to prevent his escape.
Upon the arrival of the Policia Nacional, officers found the individual in an 'advanced state of agitation'. Due to the man's condition, multiple police patrols were dispatched to the scene to assist in his apprehension.
Man Collapses During Restraint
During the process of restraining the man inside the internet cafe, he suffered a cardio-respiratory arrest. Despite efforts, he collapsed within the premises and subsequently died. The exact circumstances leading to the cardio-respiratory arrest while being subdued are expected to be part of any ongoing investigation.
Community Impact
The event has drawn attention to police procedures during arrests involving agitated individuals. Authorities have confirmed the details of the incident, emphasizing the need for multiple units to manage the situation due to the suspect's state. Further information regarding the incident or any subsequent investigations has not yet been publicly released.
7 Comments
Habibi
Another life lost to excessive force. Unacceptable.
Coccinella
While police need to ensure public safety and deal with agitated individuals, the outcome here is deeply concerning. There's a fine line between subduing a suspect and causing a fatality, which needs to be carefully examined.
Comandante
Police brutality, plain and simple. They need accountability.
Donatello
Robbery is wrong, and police have a duty to apprehend suspects. Yet, we must also consider whether all possible non-lethal methods were exhausted before this tragic outcome, especially if the individual was already contained.
Michelangelo
Don't commit crimes, don't get subdued. Simple as that.
Mariposa
He was agitated and resisting. Officers had to act swiftly.
KittyKat
Agitated doesn't mean lethal force is okay. What really happened?