A tragic incident unfolded in Torremolinos, a municipality in Malaga, Spain, on October 21, when an elderly man attempted to take his own life as authorities arrived to evict him from his residence.
The individual, who is in his eighties, sustained severe injuries from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Reports indicate that the man was facing eviction after his property had been auctioned off to settle a debt.
On the day of the event, authorities were scheduled to take possession of the home for the new owner. Sources close to the situation revealed that this eviction had been a long-standing issue, and the man had been informed of the impending changes.
Typically, authorities conduct such evictions with caution, often checking on the well-being of the occupants to ensure they have vacated willingly or to provide assistance if needed. However, in this case, the elderly man chose a tragic path, opting to end his life rather than face the loss of his home.
When officials arrived to carry out the eviction, the man was still inside the property. Emergency services were quickly alerted and transported him to a hospital for urgent medical care.
As of now, the man remains in critical condition, and the incident has raised concerns regarding mental health support for individuals facing housing crises.
