World Shooting Champion Jorge Ballesteros Dead At 39 After Gunshot Wound To Head

World taking pictures champion, Jorge Ballesteros, has tragically handed away after reportedly struggling a gunshot wound to the pinnacle. He was solely 39.

According to the Spanish information outlet ABC Deportes, Ballesteros was discovered inside his automobile on the La Vaguada purchasing heart in Madrid on Monday.

He was transferred to the native hospital … however sadly, handed away on Tuesday.

The Spanish athlete’s former sponsor, Double Alpha Academy, confirmed the horrible information … saying he was devoted to the game of the International Practical Shooting Confederation.

“His achievements in IPSC had been many, however his crowning achievement was his IPSC World Champion title, which he gained on the peak of his profession,” the academy stated in a press release.

“Jorge’s pleasant character, kindness and helpfulness within the taking pictures group shall be vastly missed.”

The Royal Spanish Olympic Shooting Federation additionally launched a press release … calling Ballesteros “the nation’s most consultant and award-winning shooters” in IPSC historical past.

Ballesteros — who was additionally a nationwide police officer — was a real winner … he was a 17-time Spanish champ, 6-time Extreme Euro Open champ, and a 3-time IPSC European champ.

He additionally gained the IPSC World Championship and the World Police Games title.

Ballesteros’s final Instagram submit was on Dec. third after he was overwhelmed by Christian Sailer within the World Championship … saying he was passing the torch to the brand new winner.

“Sometimes issues come this fashion and I have to settle for that life generally has various things ready for us from what we anticipated or deliberate,” Ballesteros stated within the caption.

He leaves behind a spouse and two kids.