The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's regional police, are investigating a shooting reported on Tuesday in Barcelona's Putxet neighbourhood, according to police sources cited by Tot Barcelona, ABC and El Caso. The incident was reported on Ferran Puig street, next to the park, and no injuries have been reported.

The report adds to a second straight day of disruption in Putxet. For residents in the area, the immediate consequence is a fresh police investigation on a residential street while officers work to establish what happened and who was involved.

Police sources said the Mossos are investigating a shooting in the Putxet area of Barcelona and that there were no injured people.

What has been reported so far

Tot Barcelona said the initial report of the shooting came from police sources. ABC also reported on Tuesday, 8 July, that the Mossos were investigating a shooting in Putxet with no injuries. El Caso described it as a new shooting in the street in the same neighbourhood.

The verified material confirms the location as Ferran Puig street in Putxet. The sources provided do not state how many shots were fired, whether any suspect has been arrested, or what may have motivated the incident. The investigation remains open.

  • Location reported: Ferran Puig street, Putxet, Barcelona
  • Date of reports: Tuesday 8 July 2026
  • Injuries reported: none
  • Investigating force: Mossos d'Esquadra

Why this matters locally

Putxet residents are dealing with another serious incident after upheaval in the neighbourhood the previous day. In practical terms, people nearby may see police activity around Ferran Puig street while officers gather evidence and take statements.

Anyone in the area who saw the incident or has relevant footage should follow updates from the Mossos d'Esquadra through their official public channels and emergency services. In an immediate risk situation, residents should call 112.

The wider investigation context in Barcelona remains active. Separate source material verified for this story shows that, on 4 July, ABC reported the Mossos had detained a man in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old in La Pegaso park, in La Sagrera, and said the case was being handled by the Criminal Investigation Division under judicial secrecy. The police have not linked that case in the supplied source text to the Putxet shooting reported on 8 July.

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