Woman stabbed to death by partner in Barcelona as children watch; manhunt underway
Mossos d'Esquadra are searching for a man who allegedly stabbed his partner to death on Calle Andrade in Sant Martí on Tuesday evening, witnessed by their children.
What happened
Police in Barcelona received an emergency call at 19:47 on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, reporting an aggression inside an apartment on Calle Andrade in the Sant Martí district. Officers from the Mossos d'Esquadra arrived to find a woman with severe stab wounds. Despite immediate attention from medical services (SEM), her injuries were fatal and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was the partner or wife of the alleged attacker.
Suspect escape and manhunt
The suspect fled the residence in a car immediately after the attack. Police sources told El Periódico that investigators believe he later abandoned the vehicle and continued his escape on foot. The Mossos d'Esquadra have launched a search operation involving multiple patrols to locate and arrest him. The Criminal Investigation Division (DIC) has taken over the case and is treating it as a gender‑based homicide.
Children in the home
The couple's children were present in the apartment when the attack occurred and witnessed the fatal stabbing, according to police accounts reported by several media outlets. Authorities have not disclosed the ages of the children.
Context of violence
The killing is the third femicide recorded in Catalonia so far in 2026 and the first to take place within the city of Barcelona this year, as reported by El Periódico. The suspect is described as being of South American origin. Regional and national authorities continue to face scrutiny over the persistence of violence against women, with this incident renewing calls for stronger protective measures.
