# Tucumán shooting investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tucumn-shooting-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-06T12:50:19.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

In San Miguel de Tucumán, an investigation is underway regarding a shooting on September 25 in the capital's southern zone. During the incident, two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire on a residence, resulting in a projectile striking a seven-year-old child in the abdomen.

Following a manhunt, Juan Hoyos surrendered to authorities at the 13th Police Station accompanied by his lawyer. His brother, Jesús Cristóbal Hoyos, also known as ‘Jesús Comunica’, remains in custody and is accused of acting as the motorcycle driver during the attack. The case has been filed under charges of gun abuse and attempted homicide.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Juan Hoyos surrenders in Tucumán shooting investigation

Juan Hoyos surrendered in San Miguel de Tucumán following a shooting that wounded a seven-year-old child. His brother remains in custody for his alleged involvement in the attack.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-hoyos-surrenders-in-tucumn-shooting-investigation

### 2026-09-27: Tucumán brothers charged with homicide after armed clash

Two brothers from the ‘Los Pericotes’ gang face homicide charges after an armed clash in San Miguel de Tucumán left a 48-year-old woman dead and her mother wounded.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-police-increase-inspections-of-electric-scooters-and-bicycles

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