SANA’A, May 23 — Antonio Cejudo, 38, a Spanish policeman working at the Embassy of Spain in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a was found dead on Tuesday, May 22, on mountain overlooking the Hadda area, a luxurious neighborhood in the capital. A source at the Embassy told the Yemen Times.

The circumstances surrounding Cejudo’s death remain unclear, as investigations are still ongoing, according to the source at the Embassy who affirmed that a Yemeni forensics team was examining the body.

The man was found in a remote area, having been shot in the head by a single bullet. His service weapon was found with him, sources reported.

Cejudo, who had been assigned to the security detail of the Spanish Embassy in Sana’a for two years, had been expected to arrive in Spain on Thursday for vacation. He had left behind his luggage and cell phone in his hotel, the ABC Spanish newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Cejudo had recently tested positive for HIV and the result had been notified two months ago, according to the paper.