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Top Stories· August 17, 2026 at 01:10 p.m.

Deadly Shooting in Southern Spain Leaves Three Dead, Including Pregnant Woman and Child

Deadly Shooting in Southern Spain Leaves Three Dead, Including Pregnant Woman and Child

Key takeaways

  • Three people killed, one critically injured
  • Incident linked to ongoing feud between two families
  • Suspected gunman still at large

A tragic incident occurred in Isla Cristina, Huelva, southern Spain on Sunday evening. At least three people were killed and a fourth is critically injured following a shooting at a family home in the Rocío neighborhood. Among the deceased are a pregnant woman, her child, and the woman's mother. The surviving victim is being treated in hospital. The attack appears to be linked to an ongoing feud between two families, dating back to September when a person was killed in Huelva's Torrejón neighbourhood.

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