A 57-year-old plastic surgeon has been shot dead inside his clinic in Marbella, with police now investigating the killing and searching for those responsible.

The attack happened shortly before 6pm on Wednesday, October 7, at the Cirumed plastic surgery clinic in the Real Panorama urbanisation.

The victim suffered several gunshot wounds to the head and died at the scene despite attempts by emergency workers to save him.

Gunman fled the scene

Police were called after an alert was made to the 112 Andalucía emergency service reporting a shooting inside the clinic.

National Police, Local Police and medical teams were sent to the scene, but the victim could not be stabilised.

According to reports from local newspaper Diario Sur, a man dressed in black and wearing a hood entered the doctor’s office and allegedly opened fire at close range.

The suspected gunman then escaped on a motorcycle. Investigators are also looking into the possible involvement of another person who was reportedly travelling in a car.

Several clients were said to have been inside the clinic when the shooting took place, although there have been no reports of other people being injured.

Police have not yet confirmed a motive for the killing and no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.

Investigation continues

The National Police have launched an investigation to establish exactly what happened and identify those responsible.

The area around the clinic was secured while investigators worked to gather evidence and reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting.

Spanish authorities have not officially confirmed reports about the number of attackers or the getaway vehicle, and details surrounding the motive remain unclear.

The killing comes amid a series of recent shootings and violent incidents in Málaga province, including several incidents in Marbella.

Earlier this year, authorities increased police operations in the Costa del Sol in response to concerns about organised crime and a rise in firearms-related violence.

The investigation remains ongoing and further details are expected as officers work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack.