A tragedy occurred on Monday morning near Cervera (Lleida): one of the hunters was fatally wounded. Preliminary reports indicate the shot was fired by another hunter, who is now in custody. Police are treating the incident as a possible accident but are not ruling out other scenarios.
The incident happened in a wooded area where a group of men were hunting. At some point, a shot rang out, and one of the hunters collapsed. Emergency services arrived but could only confirm the man’s death. Meanwhile, police cordoned off the area and began interviewing witnesses to piece together what happened.
According to law enforcement, the detained hunter was taken to the station for questioning. Investigators are trying to establish whether the shot was accidental or if there were any violations of safety protocols. They are also checking if all participants had weapons permits and if proper precautions were followed during the hunt.
The deceased’s body remains at the scene as police await the arrival of forensic experts to carry out the necessary procedures. Local residents are shocked, as such tragedies are extremely rare in the region. In the coming days, investigators plan to interview all participants and carefully examine the circumstances that led to the fatality.
