Four people were shot dead when a gunman opened fire in a crowded nightclub in Marbella, officials said. Footage shows dancers scurrying for the exit after gunshots ring out to music at Opium, a beachside venue in the luxury Spanish resort, with some hiding under tables and chairs. A group of clubbers were spotted trying to give first aid to an injured woman as blood seeped down her clothing. Police were called at 1.10am on Monday and arrested a suspect who had been stabbed in the head and chest. According to local media, a fight had broken out between revelers that ended when one of them pulled out a gun and started shooting. A resident who saw the scene from his home told El Confidencial: “I couldn’t sleep because of the noise from the small and suddenly I heard four shots. “I looked outside because I knew from the start that these weren’t fireworks like the ones that had gone off on other nights.” The man, who called emergency services after seeing people running in the street, said it was not the first violent incident at the site. To view this video, please enable JavaScript and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The suspect and one of the shooting victims were said to remain in critical condition later Monday morning. The club, which overlooks the sea just outside the city centre, is popular with tourists and is packed most nights of the week in the summer. Local authorities did not immediately confirm the nationalities of the victims or the suspects. The beach club boasts on its website: “We constantly strive to bring out joy, energy and authenticity to help create the best summer memories.” Fellow clubbers attempted to tend to the injured after the shooting stopped (Image: Solarpix) A spokesman for Spain’s National Police said: “Regarding the shooting incident at Opium in Marbella, we can confirm that five people have been injured. “Four have suffered gunshot wounds, one of whom is in a serious condition. “A person who is the suspected gunman has sustained stab wounds to the chest and head. “He has been arrested and is in police custody. “The police investigation is ongoing.” Additional reporting by Gerard Couzens
