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Rioja is a small town (population 1,609) located in the Almería province of Spain. It is currently newsworthy due to a recent shooting that occurred at a cortijo (farmhouse) within the locality. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, resulted in the death of a woman and serious injuries to a man. The Guardia Civil is investigating the shooting, with a primary hypothesis being a possible settling of scores, although the possibility of gender-based violence has not been entirely ruled out. The Guardia Civil has requested public assistance in locating Rocío Rodríguez Gómez and Javier Nieto Santiago, whom they consider responsible for the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is urged to provide any relevant information to aid in the apprehension of the suspects.