The Mossos d'Esquadra have arrested a 21-year-old as the suspected perpetrator of the shooting that claimed the life of Marlon, a 15-year-old, on July 2 in the Pegaso park of Barcelona.
The investigation into the murder of Marlon, the 15-year-old shot on July 2 in the Pegaso park of Barcelona, has taken a key step. The Minister of Interior, Núria Parlon, announced this Tuesday in the Catalan Parliament the arrest of what she has described as the "suspected hitman" of the events. He is a 21-year-old, according to police sources.
Two arrests and the hypothesis of a planned attack
With this new arrest, two people have now been detained for the crime. The first suspect was arrested the day after the incident and was placed in provisional custody without bail as the presumed responsible for a homicide offence. The investigation, led by the Divisió d'Investigació Criminal (DIC) of the Mossos d'Esquadra, remains under secrecy.
Investigators are working under the hypothesis that the attack was planned and directed against the victim, initially linking it to a confrontation between violent youth gangs. The crime was not a random act or an accident, but rather a "direct action," according to the Mossos.
This is how the events unfolded
The events occurred around 10:30 PM on July 2 in the Pegaso park, located in the San Andrés district, an area occasionally frequented by youth gangs. Marlon was with his younger brother and another family member when a group of people approached him and opened fire. The teenager was critically injured and died at the scene, with emergency services unable to save his life.
Marlon had arrived in Barcelona last December from Colombia with his family. He was studying at the Pare Manyanet school, where a mass was held in his memory after his death. Classmates and teachers highlighted his good behaviour and academic performance.
The search for more involved continues
The Catalan police are continuing the search for the rest of the individuals allegedly involved in the crime. The director of the Mossos d'Esquadra, Josep Lluís Trapero, described the murder as "a red line of the utmost seriousness." One line of investigation suggests that the crime may be related to a confrontation with a violent youth gang, although it is still unclear whether the minor was the initial target of the attack.
For the residents of the San Andrés district, the incident has generated great shock. The Pegaso park, a public space frequented by families, has become the scene of a crime that has highlighted youth violence in the city. Authorities have increased police presence in the area and are working to clarify all the details of the case.
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