Lomas de Cabo Roig Murder: Suspect Arrested in December 2025 Killing

Orihuela Costa (Alicante), February 13, 2026. Spain’s Guardia Civil has confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old man in connection with the December 21, 2025 fatal shooting in Lomas de Cabo Roig. The case remains under judicial secrecy.

What Happened in December

On December 21, 2025, a 29-year-old man was found dead with gunshot wounds inside a private residence in Campoamor, Orihuela Costa.

The homicide unit of the Guardia Civil opened a criminal investigation.

New Development

– Arrest confirmed on February 13, 2026– Suspect brought before a judge in Orihuela– Investigation under judicial secrecy

Authorities have not disclosed motives or confirmed links to other incidents.

Possible Connections

Investigators are examining potential links to:

– a shooting on December 11 in the same area;– conflicts involving foreign criminal groups;– organized crime networks operating on the Costa Blanca.

No official confirmation has been issued regarding these lines of inquiry.

Key Facts

Location: Lomas de Cabo Roig

Crime date: December 21, 2025

Arrest date: February 13, 2026

Victim: Male, 29

Suspect: Male, 35

Investigating authority: Guardia Civil

Homicide Statistics

Spain: 2021 — ~1,060

2022 — ~1,130

2023 — ~1,200

2024 — ~1,150

2025 — ~1,180

Alicante Province: 2021 — 32

2022 — 36

2023 — 41

2024 — 39

2025 — 42

Part of the increase in Alicante is linked to population growth in Torrevieja and across the Vega Baja region in recent years.

All figures and references are based on official law enforcement communications and media publications.