The Ertzaintza is continuing the manhunt for the suspect, who allegedly shot a 30-year-old Azpeitia (Gipuzkoa) taxi driver taxi driver dead. According to the Basque police, the man was first rammed by another vehicle on 1 September, before the attacker got out and fired a firearm . Paramedics resuscitated the seriously injured man, but he died at the scene.
Immediately after the incident, the Ertzaintza launched a large-scale operation. In Azpeitia and the surrounding area, it set up road checks and officers also searched the suspect’s home. The investigation is focused on examining forensic evidence from the scene and witness statements. The authorities have not yet given any information about the victim’s identity or possible links between him and the suspected gunman.
Consistent accounts in regional media describe the incident as the taxi being hit from behind, after which the driver was shot. This account matches the information released so far by the Ertzaintza. The possible motive is unknown. It is also unclear whether the suspect acted alone. Official forensic findings have not yet been published.
The incident has caused shock in Azpeitia. Local representatives described a climate of unease as the search continues. The police appealed to the public for information and stressed that every relevant tip would be checked. No official announcements of arrests or formal identification of the suspect had been made by Thursday morning.
The case has attracted attention across Gipuzkoa beyond the immediate scene because the method – a road collision followed by gunfire – could point to a targeted attack. Investigators stress, however, that firm conclusions can only be drawn after further evidence has been gathered. So far, the confirmed facts are: the incident took place in Azpeitia on 1 September; the victim was a 30-year-old taxi driver; and a firearm was used. Everything else remains part of the ongoing investigation.
The Ertzaintza announced that it would maintain its presence in the Azpeitia area for the time being. Police and the justice authorities say they will inform the public if new information comes to light. Until then, the focus remains on the search and the systematic examination of the evidence collected.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).