Local police arrested a 22-year-old man after he allegedly brandished a shotgun from his balcony and threatened residents in a neighboring building in basic Castellón. The incident unfolded late Monday night on Jover Street, prompting a response after multiple emergency calls from concerned neighbors.
Witnesses said the man, identified as J.B.G., repeatedly shouted at an elderly resident across the street and acted aggressively. At one point, he was seen placing a shotgun on the balcony railing, then entering and leaving his apartment while continuing to shout. Witnesses also reported that another young man was inside the apartment but appeared uninvolved in the confrontation.
Residents who witnessed the threats gave officers accounts of what had happened. Police entered the apartment and found several shotguns and ammunition, information from the incident account. J.B.G. was detained on suspicion of making threats and illegally possessing firearms. Police seized the weapons as part of the investigation.
After his arrest, he was transferred to the custody of the National Police, which took responsibility for further proceedings. The motive remains unclear, as does whether the detained man and the neighbor had a prior dispute. The investigation continues as authorities work to establish the circumstances of the confrontation and the status of the seized weapons.
Firearms in Spain are governed by a national regulatory structure administered through the Guardia Civil, including rules on licensing and possession. An alleged threat involving a firearm may raise separate criminal and administrative questions. These are distinct legal regimes, and the applicable consequences depend on the facts established in the investigation. The weapons seizure is part of the ongoing inquiry into the reported incident.
