Spanish shooting icon Jorge Ballesteros has died after he was allegedly found in his car with a gunshot wound to his head.
The 39-year-old—who also worked as a police officer in his hometown—was discovered in his parked car at the La Vaguada shopping centre in Madrid on Monday before being transferred to La Paz University Hospital, reports Spanish publication ABC. However, he was pronounced dead the following day, leading to an outpouring of tributes to the late star.
A statement from one of Ballesteros' former sponsors, the Double-Alpha Academy, confirmed: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and IPSC World Champion, Jorge Ballesteros.
