He was there to undergo physical therapy for an injured shoulder, according to local press reports. He died immediately. Seven 9mm bullet casings, a caliber commonly used by the terrorist group, were found at the scene of the murder. It is quite clear that Oleaga was attacked by cold-blooded terrorists who hoped that killing a media professional would attract publicity to their cause. CPJ urges Spanish authorities to find these criminals and bring them to justice.
Police believe that at least one accomplice awaited the gunman in a vehicle that was parked nearby.
One hour after Oleaga's murder, a car was blown up within a mile of the murder scene. Police theorize that Oleaga's attackers destroyed the car after using it to flee. Oleaga had been attending daily therapy sessions at the hospital for a month. He had not received any threats, and was not protected by bodyguards, according to local press reports. This is the latest of several attacks against Spanish media professionals that have taken place since December 1999, when ETA broke a 14-month ceasefire with the Spanish government and renewed its terror campaign.