Albertville Man Charged with Three Counts of Attempted Murder Following Standoff and Officer-Involved Shooting
Authorities in Marshall County, Alabama, have arrested 26-year-old Nicolas Pascual Gaspar following a violent domestic dispute that escalated into a standoff with law enforcement earlier this week. The incident, which began as an altercation between brothers, resulted in gunfire exchanged with police and significant felony charges.
Deep Search: Incident Details and Timeline
The confrontation originated on the evening of February 3, 2026, at a residence on the 100 block of Bobwhite Drive in Albertville. Officers from the Albertville Police Department responded to reports of a fight involving a firearm around 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival, law enforcement located a male victim who had allegedly been assaulted and shot at by his brother, identified as Nicolas Pascual Gaspar.
While officers successfully extracted the victim to safety for medical treatment, the situation intensified when they approached the residence. According to police reports, Gaspar opened fire on the responding officers, prompting them to return fire. The suspect then retreated inside the home, initiating a standoff that lasted approximately two hours. The Marshall County Joint Special Response Team was deployed to the scene to assist.
Negotiations ultimately led to Gaspar’s surrender. He was taken into custody and transported to Huntsville Hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound sustained during the exchange. He was discharged the following day and initially booked into the Albertville City Jail on unrelated warrants before being transferred to the Marshall County Jail on February 6.
Charges and Legal Status
Gaspar faces severe legal repercussions stemming from the night’s events. He has been charged with:
Two counts of Attempted Murder of a Police Officer
One count of Attempted Murder (relating to the initial domestic incident)
One count of Illegal Possession of a Firearm
A bond has been set at $1 million. Additionally, law enforcement officials have confirmed that a federal immigration detainer has been placed on Gaspar by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Objections and Legal Context
While the charges against Gaspar are serious, it is important to note that these are accusations, and he remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The exact circumstances of the initial domestic dispute and the specific events leading to the exchange of gunfire will likely be subject to further scrutiny by defense counsel during legal proceedings. The inclusion of the ICE detainer adds a layer of federal administrative complexity to the criminal case, but does not serve as a conviction of the alleged crimes.
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