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Tucumán police homicide trial

Overview

In San Miguel de Tucumán, a criminal trial has commenced against First Sergeant Claudio Roberto Brandán for the aggravated homicide of 31-year-old Raúl Alejandro Vargas, known as ‘El Gordo Ale’. The incident occurred on 29 March 2025 while Brandán was on duty at a security post.

The public prosecutor is seeking a 13-year prison term, arguing that the shooting was a deliberate act rather than self-defense. The court proceedings are expected to include testimony from up to 27 witnesses, including forensic experts and fellow police officers.

Entities

San Miguel de Tucumán · Ministerio Público Fiscal · Federico Toledo · Secheep · Mateo Martí

Timeline

12 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
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about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Tucumán Police Officer Charged in Murder of 'El Gordo Ale' Begins Trial
First Sergeant Claudio Roberto Brandán faces a 13‑year sentence in Tucumán for the 2025 murder of Raúl Alejandro Vargas, “El Gordo Ale,” with the trial now underway.

Sources

0223.com.ar · cba24n.com.ar · diariolavozdelchaco.com · elfuertediario.com.ar · elmonterizo.com · eltributuc.com.ar · informeseprimero.com.ar · lanacion.com.co · lanoticiasv.com · primerafuente.com.ar · radiobicentenario.com.ar · redaccionaltagracia.com.ar · tn.com.ar · tucumanenlasredes.com