Suspect linked to teen murder dies after police confrontation

Wilfredo Antonio Rodríguez Henríquez, known by the aliases ‘Bindo’ and ‘El Gordo’, has died following a reported shootout with members of the National Police’s Regional Investigation Subdirectorate (DICRIM).

Rodríguez Henríquez, 34, was under investigation for his alleged involvement in the October 30, 2026, murder of a 15-year-old boy on the Barranca-Villa Tapia highway. Police reports indicated the teenager was a victim of extreme violence and torture. The deceased was also allegedly linked to a physical assault on an 18-year-old that resulted in serious injuries.

Following the confrontation during a police intervention, Rodríguez Henríquez was transported to a medical center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the exact location or the precise circumstances of the encounter and have stated that investigations into the operation are ongoing.