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Firefighters report that two people lost their lives in acts of violence in zone 12.
A woman died shot on Petapa Avenue and 36 street in zone 12 of the capital. (Free Press Photo: Municipal Firefighters)
The municipal and volunteer firefighters reported that two people died in armed attacks that occurred in the zone 12 of the capital.
On Petapa Avenue and 36 street, a woman of approximately 25 years lost her life because of wounds caused by gun projectiles in the skull.
The victim moved in a black vehicle when he was shot dead.
The Municipal Traffic Police reported that the event was recorded in the direction of the south and a lane is closed.
Another armed attack was recorded on the 5th Avenue and 11 street in the La Reformita neighborhood, also in zone 12.
In that place a man died in a car. The victim has not been identified.
The vehicle was left with bullet perforations and the mobile of the crime is unknown.
#Incidentarado Petapa Avenue and 36 Calle Zone 12, City
A woman of approximately 25 years of age loses her life due to injuries caused by projectiles in the skull region @bomberosmuni reports this incident @Pncdeguatemala pic.twitter.com/b3bhhnszmq– Municipal Firefighters (@bomberosmuni) May 22, 2025
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An armed attack leaves the pilot of a vehicle on the 5th Avenue and 11 Calle Zone 12, Colonia La Reformita.
The deceased man was not identified. #Cvbal Service pic.twitter.com/etd1Shyi5d
– Volunteer Firefighters (@bvoluntariosgt) May 22, 2025