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2 clusters · 9 sources · 19 days · First seen · Last updated

Violent shootings in South America

Overview

Violent firearm incidents have been reported across several South American locations, including Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.

In late September, a shootout occurred in Sabaneta, Colombia, when a driver fired at suspects attempting a vehicle robbery; no injuries were reported. In Breña, Peru, a shooting at a social gathering resulted in the death of John Alaín Pérez Huamán and left four others injured.

By mid-October, further violence was recorded in Peru and Ecuador. In Santa Anita, Peru, an armed individual killed 26-year-old Victor Seus Garcia Gutierres and seriously injured his companion during a targeted attack on a parked vehicle. In Daule, Ecuador, a rice merchant was killed in a daylight attack by four individuals on motorcycles, while his brother-in-law sustained serious wounds.

Entities

Policía Nacional del Perú · Daule · Jonathan Santiago Arreaga Romero · John Alaín Pérez Huamán · Policía Nacional

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Violent shootings reported in Santa Anita and Daule

    Fatal shootings have occurred in Santa Anita, Peru, and Daule, Ecuador, leaving at least one person dead and others seriously injured in separate armed attacks.

  2. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Violent shootings reported in Sabaneta and Breña

    Violent shootings occurred in Sabaneta, Colombia, where a driver repelled a robbery, and in Breña, Peru, leaving one dead and four injured during a social gathering.

Sources

altavoz.pe · diariocorreo.pe · emisorasunidas.com · extra.ec · lineadirectaportal.com · minuto30.com · panamaamerica.com.pa · rionegro.com.ar · rpp.pe