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Separate incidents of violence reported in Argentina and Chile
In Paraná, Argentina, a 42-year-old man was hospitalized at San Martín Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to his right thigh. The incident reportedly occurred in the Macarone neighborhood. The victim, who may have suffered a femur fracture, was transported to the medical center by a relative. Authorities noted that the victim and his family declined to provide information regarding the shooter or the specific circumstances of the event.
In Chile, two distinct violent incidents were reported. In San Antonio, a man was admitted to the Claudio Vicuña Hospital after receiving two gunshot wounds to his lower extremities. The Homicide Brigade of the Investigative Police (PDI) has launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
In Quilicura, a man sustained severe injuries after a grenade exploded while he was handling it. The individual reportedly found the spherical explosive in a hallway of an apartment complex on Las Garzas Street. The explosion resulted in the amputation of his left hand and injuries to his left eye. Specialized units, including Gope and Labocar, secured the perimeter to search for additional explosives.
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Carabineros de Chile · Hospital San Martín · Policía de Investigaciones de Chile · Quilicura · San Antonio
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A man was hospitalized in San Antonio, Chile, after receiving two gunshot wounds to his lower limbs. alertanoticias.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PDI is investigating the circumstances of the shooting in San Antonio. alertanoticias.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 42-year-old man was shot in the right thigh in the Macarone neighborhood of Paraná, Argentina. lagacetaonline.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities closed the perimeter in Las Garzas street to search for other explosives. www.elinformadorchile.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The grenade explosion in Quilicura caused the amputation of a man's left hand and eye injuries. www.elinformadorchile.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A man in Quilicura, Chile, was injured by a grenade explosion found in an apartment hallway. www.elinformadorchile.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The man injured in Quilicura has a criminal record for homicide. www.elinformadorchile.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The victim in Paraná may have a fractured femur and is awaiting surgery. lagacetaonline.com.ar