Young Girl Shot in the Leg While Playing in School Playground in Badajoz

BADAJOZ – A young girl was injured after being struck by a stray bullet in the playground of her school in Badajoz on Tuesday.

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The incident occurred at the San José de Calasanz school while the girl was outside participating in regular school activities. She was hit in the leg by a projectile of unknown origin. It remains unclear whether the shot was fired directly at her or if she was struck by a ricochet. The National Police have launched an investigation into the shooting. The girl was immediately taken to hospital for medical evaluation. According to the Extremadura Health Service (SES), she is being treated at the University Hospital of Badajoz. Her condition is stable and her prognosis is favorable.

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The shooting has raised serious concern in Badajoz, as it comes amid a recent wave of gun violence in the city. In the past few weeks, several shootouts linked to rival clans have been reported in different neighborhoods.

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Local residents and authorities have expressed alarm over the increasing presence of firearms and the potential danger this poses to innocent civilians, especially children in educational settings. The National Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident to determine the origin of the shot and identify those responsible.