In Barcelona’s Zona Franca several shots were reported during a confrontation at the Jardins de la Mediterrània on Sunday at around 9.00 am. According to the Mossos d'Esquadra officers arrived at the scene shortly after the emergency call and found that no one had been injured. Police identified several suspected participants. One person was arrested for resisting and disobeying law enforcement officers. The investigation is ongoing.
Witnesses said that one person involved in the brawl had used a firearm and fired several shots. The authorities have yet to establish whether these were live rounds or blank cartridges According to the authorities, this remains unclear. Investigators are examining evidence at the scene in the district of Sants-Montjuïc and reviewing statements and available video footage to reconstruct what happened and identify those responsible.
By Sunday afternoon, police had received no reports of anyone being injured by gunfire. The Mossos d'Esquadra had also made no initial statement about the exact type of weapon. According to consistent reports from the region, the investigation is for now focused on clarifying who was involved and whether the shots were fired from a live firearm or a blank-firing pistol.
The security forces stress that, at this stage, only verified information can be confirmed. Further details about possible additional arrests, the participants’ motives or the results of ballistic tests are expected once the evidence has been analysed. Police are asking anyone who witnessed or filmed the incident at the Jardins de la Mediterrània to come forward.
The incident took place in a public park area in the Zona Franca and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mossos d'Esquadra, who are leading the investigation. No additional measures by the municipal security services of Barcelona were announced. According to police, there was no longer any immediate danger at the scene for local residents after the operation.
Information as at: afternoon of 8 November 2026.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).