# Violence in San Agustín following homicide

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violence-in-san-agustn-following-homicide
> Updated: 2026-10-04T05:43:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In the San Agustín neighborhood, 19-year-old Ezequiel Gerardo López was killed after sustaining at least three gunshot wounds. The homicide triggered a wave of retaliatory violence, including armed attacks on the residence of a suspected aggressor and a fire at a nearby property. 

During the victim’s wake, gunfire was directed at his family home on Río Negro street, causing terror among local residents. Preliminary reports suggest López may have been shot while attempting to protect another individual during a street confrontation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Esparza: 19-year-old man killed in shooting

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot by several men following him as he entered his home in Esparza, Puntarenas.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esparza-19-year-old-man-killed-in-shooting

### 2026-09-21: Violence erupts in San Agustín following homicide of 19-year-old

A 19-year-old man was shot dead in the San Agustín neighborhood, sparking retaliatory gunfire and an investigation into a related house fire and attacks on residences.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violence-erupts-in-san-agustn-following-homicide-of-19-year-old

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