The first images have emerged showing the dramatic moment a gunman fires repeatedly at an Argentinian supermarket owned by the family of Lionel Messi ’s wife before leaving a chilling hand-written message for the footballer.
The hooded attacker is pictured extending his right arm with a pistol clearly visible in his hand as a motorbike is driven by an accomplice. It is thought to have been taken from CCTV cameras in the area now in the hands of police and prosecution investigators.
Respected Argentinian news website TN published the grainy image, the first yet of the early-hours attack, overnight as police continued to hunt the two men responsible.