Spanish Politician Alejandro Vidal-Quadras Shot in Broad Daylight

Spain
Alejandro Vidal-Quadras, a veteran Spanish right-wing politician, was shot in the face in broad daylight on a central Madrid street.
The assailant, seen wearing a black helmet, fired one gunshot before fleeing the scene on a motorbike driven by an accomplice.
The police are investigating all possible motives behind the attack, including a potential link to Vidal-Quadras's ties with the Iranian opposition.
Vidal-Quadras was conscious when emergency crews transported him to a hospital. The gunshot fractured his jawbone, necessitating surgery.

On November 9, 2023, Alejandro Vidal-Quadras, a veteran Spanish right-wing politician, was shot in the face in broad daylight on a central Madrid street. The assailant, seen wearing a black helmet, fired one gunshot before fleeing the scene on a motorbike driven by an accomplice. Vidal-Quadras was conscious when emergency crews transported him to a hospital. Medical reports indicate that the gunshot fractured his jawbone, necessitating surgery. However, his life is not in danger.

Vidal-Quadras, although not currently active in politics, has maintained a public role as a media commentator and columnist. The police are investigating all possible motives behind the attack, including a potential link to Vidal-Quadras's ties with the Iranian opposition. Earlier this year, the Iranian Foreign Ministry imposed sanctions on Vidal-Quadras, accusing him of supporting terrorism and terrorist groups. Vidal-Quadras himself suggested this link from his hospital bed. The investigation is ongoing, and the shooter has not yet been identified.


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    • The suspect, seen wearing a black helmet, fired one gunshot before fleeing on a motorbike driven by an accomplice.
    • The Iranian Foreign Ministry imposed sanctions on Vidal-Quadras earlier this year, accusing him of supporting terrorism and terrorist groups.
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    • The hospital reported that the gunshot had fractured his jawbone and that he will undergo surgery.
    • He has not been active in politics for several years but has maintained a public role as a media commentator and columnist.
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