Spanish conservative politician shot in face in Madrid. Gunman escaped on a motorbike, reports say
By Associated Press
Published: November 9, 2023, 7:48am
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MADRID (AP) — Veteran Spanish right-wing politician Alejandro Vidal-Quadras has been taken to a hospital in Madrid after being shot on a street in the capital, police said Thursday.
Police said he was shot in the face on a central street at around 1:30 p.m. local time and was conscious when taken to a hospital.
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