Overview
- The incident occurred near the Sant Pau church in Pla de Palau after a neighbor reported a man sawing a public tree around 08:51.
- Two municipal officers responded, issued repeated orders to drop the saw, and one officer fired two shots when he reported feeling threatened, striking the man's hand.
- The detainee has documented mental-health issues, a permanent disability recognized since 2014, and five prior police contacts linked to his condition.
- The Mossos d'Esquadra’s criminal investigation unit in Girona has opened a protocol investigation to assess the officer’s use of the service weapon.
- The Girona City Council expressed support for the officer and activated psychological assistance for the personnel involved, as investigators processed the cordoned scene and completed initial case filings.