Man dies in Paraguay after struggle with security guard

A 37-year-old man, identified as Luis Darío Cabrera Rojas, died following a struggle with a security guard at a company premises in the Mboi'y neighborhood of Itauguá, Paraguay. The incident occurred during the early hours of Monday, October 19, near kilometer 27.5 of route PY02.

According to police reports, the guard, 67-year-old Bernardo Giménez, observed Cabrera Rojas allegedly attempting to cut and steal cables from the facility. The guard stated that after the suspect initially fled into a nearby wooded area, he returned and attempted to seize the guard's shotgun. During the ensuing struggle, the weapon reportedly discharged accidentally.

Forensic physician Gustavo Franco determined the cause of death to be severe traumatic brain injury caused by a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities seized a Magtech 12-gauge shotgun, spent casings, and steel pliers believed to have been used for cutting cables. The security guard was apprehended and placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry.