Peru prosecutors seek detention for officer accused of killing wife

In Lima, Peru, prosecutors have requested 18 months of preventive detention for Luis Felipe Sandoval Díaz, a police officer accused of murdering his wife, Mariela Peralta Muñoz, in the Ate district. The incident occurred on September 26, 2026, in the couple's rented room. According to reports, Sandoval Díaz shot Peralta Muñoz in the head following a heated argument. Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing the dispute and gunshots. Upon entering, police found the victim deceased and the suspect with a firearm, attempting to take his own life before being subdued by colleagues.

Family members of the victim have reported a history of domestic violence, alleging that the officer had previously threatened her with a gun. The victim leaves behind a 14-year-old daughter. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of the crime.

Separately, in Chincha, Peru, authorities secured 9 months of preventive detention for Luis Carlos Antón Castillo. He is investigated for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting at the ‘Chalaquín’ billiard hall in Grocio Prado, an attack that killed two people and injured three others.