Argentina records several separate violent incidents in July 2024
In Orán, a 36‑year‑old man was detained and formally charged with aggravated homicide after a shooting left a 30‑year‑old victim dead during a dispute on July 4.
In La Banda, 88‑year‑old Margarita Ruiz was found dead in her home after a break‑in; authorities have not ruled out homicide and an autopsy is pending.
In the Buenos Aires district of Villa del Parque, construction contractor Lautaro H. was indicted for the femicide of Daiana Arber, who was shot four times and disposed of in a landfill; the suspect also faced charges for possessing an active grenade.
In Mar del Plata, 28‑year‑old Gianfranco Fresco died from asphyxiation after becoming trapped in a roof opening he had cut while allegedly attempting to burglarize an industrial depot.