Suspect Arrested in Murder of Zumilandia Owner in Schamann

The arrest of 'el Conejero' brings relief to the neighborhood, but fear and calls for increased security persist after the crime.

Generic image of a street in Schamann with black ribbons on a shop.
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Generic image of a street in Schamann with black ribbons on a shop.

The arrest of the alleged perpetrator in the murder of Vicente Reyes, owner of Zumilandia, has brought relief to the Schamann neighborhood, although a sense of insecurity persists among residents and business owners.

The news of the arrest of the alleged perpetrator in the death of Vicente Reyes, owner of the business Zumilandia, has spread through the Schamann neighborhood in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, generating a mix of relief and satisfaction among residents and shopkeepers. The apprehension of the individual known as 'el Conejero', who is under investigation for alleged murder and robbery with violence, has been welcomed as a significant step towards justice, although it has not completely dispelled the fear and sense of insecurity that have gripped the community since March 15th.
Vicente Reyes, 70, was attacked with a bladed weapon after closing his establishment, Zumilandia, and was found seriously injured in his vehicle on Pedro Infinito street. His death shocked the city and mobilized thousands, who collected over 6,000 signatures demanding justice. A judge has ordered provisional detention without bail for the suspect.
Despite the progress in the investigation, concerns about security remain. Business owners and residents note that while police presence increased after the crime, it has since diminished, perceived as sporadic. The black ribbons and messages of support still visible on some storefronts serve as constant reminders of the tragedy that marked the neighborhood.
Those who knew Vicente Reyes remember him as "a great man," approachable and always willing to help. His daughter, Cristel Reyes, has been a key figure in the citizen mobilization, demanding answers and justice for her father. The arrest provides some of the awaited answers, but the void left by Vicente and the pursuit of consolidated security remain the primary concerns in Schamann.