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[CRIME] · Argentina, Chile · 2 sources

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Separate violent incidents involving teenagers in Argentina and Chile

In General Pico, Argentina, a teenager was seriously injured after being stabbed in the chest. According to local reports, the victim attempted to walk to find help following an altercation in a different area before collapsing on a sidewalk. Emergency medical services stabilized the adolescent before transferring them to Gobernador Centeno Hospital. Police are currently investigating the exact location of the fight and working to identify the assailant.

In Lo Barnechea, Chile, a 17-year-old boy died after being shot during a celebration following a football match. The incident occurred on Circunvalación Sur in the Cerro 18 sector. Prosecutors state that an individual arrived at the scene and fired multiple shots, one of which struck the teenager in the chest. Despite being rushed to a medical center, the victim succumbed to his injuries. The Organized Crime and Homicide Team (ECOH) is investigating the circumstances of the shooting to identify the perpetrator.

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ECOH · General Pico · Gobernador Centeno Hospital · Lo Barnechea