Reports: Injuries After Shooting Near Barcelona's Famed La Rambla

Someone reportedly opened fire at a hotel near the iconic Spanish street, which is popular with tourists and locals.

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David Mack
by David Mack

BuzzFeed News Reporter

At least two people have been wounded after a shooting on Tuesday near Barcelona's famed La Rambla street, according to Spanish media.

La Vanguardia @LaVanguardia

AMPLIACIÓN. Podría haber un herido grave en el tiroteo de la Rambla de #Barcelona. Más info: http://t.co/8AoF0hQJhC

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According to the El País newspaper, two people opened fire on guests at a hotel before fleeing.

Aurélie Chamerois @AurelieCham

Coups de feu en plein après-midi à 50 mètres de la Rambla de Barcelone. Plusieurs blessés.

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La Vanguardia reported the shooting took place at the Hotel Silken, near the intersection of La Rambla and Pinto Fortuny street.

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Tweets from those on scene showed police outside the building.

Mayka Navarro @maykanavarro

#BCN Los disparos se han producido frente a este hotel de Pintor Fortuny con Rambla

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El País reported one person was seriously injured, while another person had knife wounds.

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UPDATE: Areas of Barcelona's La Rambla pedestrian mall cordoned off as police search for suspects in hotel shooting.

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Police have reportedly searched a nearby supermarket as the continue their manhunt.

El País in English @elpaisinenglish

IN PHOTOS: Aftermath of shooting in Barcelona's La Rambla (captions in Catalan) http://t.co/6q7Q15DrDX

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