< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [QUIET] · [CRIME]

2 clusters · 6 sources · 1 days · First seen · Last updated

Fatal shooting investigation in Almería, Spain

Overview

Authorities in Almería, Spain, are investigating the fatal shooting of Antonio Santiago Santiago, a municipal cleaning service worker. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning near a recycling plant in the Sector 20 industrial estate, where the victim was shot multiple times while approaching his vehicle.

The case has gained attention due to the victim’s connection to a high-profile 2002 murder; Santiago was the brother of Juana Santiago, who is serving a 23-year sentence for that crime. While public speculation has suggested a potential family vendetta, Paco Fajardo, the father of the 2002 murder victim, has denied any involvement. The Government Sub-delegate in Almería, José María Martín, has advised discretion while the official police inquiry continues to determine the motive and identify the perpetrators.

Entities

Distrito Nacional · José María Martín · Judith Estévez · Aneury Santiago Cabrera Estévez · Dirección Central de Investigación

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Police shooting of Aneury Santiago Cabrera Estévez sparks controversy

    The family of Aneury Santiago Cabrera Estévez is contesting the police version of his death in Santo Domingo, alleging he was unarmed despite claims by Dicrim that he engaged in a shootout.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Almería police investigate fatal shooting of Antonio Santiago Santiago

    Police in Almería are investigating the fatal shooting of Antonio Santiago Santiago, brother of a woman convicted in the 2002 Montserrat Fajardo murder case.

Sources

diariodealmeria.es · diariolibre.com · dominicanaaldia.com · elcorreord.com · elinformante.com.do · sabanetaprimero.com