# Eusebio Ayala fatal shooting investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eusebio-ayala-fatal-shooting-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-30T18:07:37.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

An investigation is underway in Eusebio Ayala, Cordillera, following a fatal shooting that killed 28-year-old Rebeca Martínez Aricayé and critically injured 32-year-old Carolina Aguilar. Forensic reports confirmed Martínez Aricayé died from cranial trauma caused by two gunshot wounds. The victims were reportedly intercepted, forced into a white Toyota Fortuner, and abandoned near a cemetery.

Authorities have detained Lucas Ancelmo Núñez Silva, an Argentine national, while Juan Manuel Durañona Peralta is cooperating with investigators. Witnesses have provided statements regarding the victims' presence at a local event prior to the attack. While Durañona has assisted police, investigators are currently seeking a primary suspect known as ‘Polaco,’ who is the subject of an active arrest warrant.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Eusebio Ayala investigation continues after fatal shooting of two women

Authorities investigate the fatal shooting of Rebeca Martínez Aricaye and the wounding of Carolina Aguilar in Eusebio Ayala, Paraguay, as witnesses and former associates provide statements.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eusebio-ayala-investigation-continues-after-fatal-shooting-of-two-women

### 2026-09-28: Eusebio Ayala shooting: Forensic report confirms fatal gunshots

Forensic experts confirm two gunshots killed Rebeca Martínez Aricayé in Eusebio Ayala, Paraguay. Two men have surrendered to police as authorities search for several suspects in the shooting.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/durango-authorities-investigate-deaths-of-five-newborns-at-imss

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