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Guardia Civil Arrests Armed Suspect During Tui Gas Station Robbery Attempt After Shot Hits Wall

Investigators are analyzing whether the discharge came from the detainee or an officer.

Overview

  • The incident began around 8:06 a.m. at the Sertuy station off the N-550 in Guillarei, Tui.
  • Up to four Guardia Civil patrols arrived within minutes and detained the suspect in flagrante as he allegedly demanded the takings from an employee.
  • Staff and company sources said he threatened customers, smashed office computers, and repeatedly pulled the trigger before any shot was recorded.
  • A projectile struck a wall and authorities are gathering witness statements and evidence to determine who fired.
  • No injuries were reported, service was suspended, and the detainee was taken for psychiatric evaluation after a nervous crisis; he faces a robbery-with-violence charge.