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Violence and shootings in Montevideo
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A series of violent incidents has been reported in Montevideo, Uruguay, involving shootings and stabbings. On October 6, four people were killed in separate attacks across various neighborhoods. These included a stabbing in Cerro and three shootings occurring within a single hour in Villa Española, Colón, and Piedras Blancas. Subsequent reports indicate ongoing police investigations into motorcycle-based gunfire. In the Bonomi neighborhood, individuals on a motorcycle opened fire on a residence, an incident detected by the ShotSpotter system. In Villa Española, a 17-year-old was shot in the leg during a pursuit involving gunmen on motorcycles, which resulted in a vehicle crash. Police recovered 18 shell casings at that scene. Recent reports continue to reference these security incidents, specifically noting the shooting of a teenager in Villa Española and the targeted gunfire at a home in Bonomi.
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- 2026-10-13 06:37 UTC Violence and shootings in Montevideo
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