A assault attempt In zone 1 of the capital, he left seriously injured Antoine Curbinaa French chef recognized by his restaurant THE COMEDORA.
The incident occurred in the afternoon of Saturday, March 29in the 3.a street and 5.a avenue in zone 1, In front of the premises, the volunteer firefighters reported.
Antoine, known in social networks for her specialty in gourmet sandwiches, was urgently transferred to the San Juan de Dios Hospital.
Lifeguards reported that the restaurant owner was injured by a bullet impact on the abdomen.
Assault ended in violence
According to the official version, the attack occurred when Antoine He tried to intervene in an assault that occurred in the vicinity of his restaurant. In the struggle, the aggressor opened fire and seriously injured him.
The alleged assailant, identified as Mario Domingo Morales Piril, 35, He was also gunshot wounded and was found in a nearby park.
The National Civil Police (PNC) confirmed their capture in an intervention by agents of the 11 -year police station, in the 13 street of zone 1.
In addition, an illegal gun was seized.
The PNC revealed that Morales has a history of Illegal carrying of firearm, guilty homicide and consumption of illicit substances.
Until now, it is known that both patients have reserved diagnosis.
Alleged assailant is captured by hurting a person in zone 1
An illegal gun was seized
In a prompt intervention by police officers of Commissioner 11, on the 5th Avenue and 13 Calle, Zone 1, it is captured in flagrance of Mario Domingo Morales Piril, 35 years old pic.twitter.com/rbthz99H7D
– PNC of Guatemala (@pncdeguatemala) March 30, 2025
Solidarity with the chef
The news has generated outrage among clients and neighbors of the sector, who have expressed their support and solidarity with Antoine.
Through a statement, the La Comedora restaurant said that its founder is in the process of recovery.
“Our partner Antoine was seriously injured when trying to help our neighbors during an assault,” reads the statement they published on their social networks.
“Currently, Antoine is stable and receiving the necessary medical care,” they said.
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