In the Roosevelt Causewayat the entrance to the Aguilar Batres road, an armed attack that occurred this May 1 left a man dead and the scene under the protection of the PNCwhile the Public Ministry carries out the proceedings. }
The incident was recorded in the zone 11 of Guatemala Citywhere relief bodies were alerted through the emergency number; Upon arrival, paramedics from the Municipal Fire Department evaluated the victim, who had multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was identified as Williams Amílcar Alba Denga Portilloapproximately 25 years old, who died at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. The National Civil Police keeps the area cordoned off while awaiting prosecutors from the Public Ministry.
Paramedics confirmed that the man no longer had vital signs at the time of being evaluated. The scene was kept under guard while evidence was collected to establish the motive for the incident.
Authorities begin investigation
The Public Ministry was notified to carry out the processing of the scene and the collection of evidence to clarify the attack.
So far, no arrests or possible perpetrators have been reported, and the case remains under investigation by the authorities.
Other armed events recorded this May 1
During the day, other armed attacks were also reported in the department of Guatemala:
- San José Pinula:
A man and a woman died inside a home in the Hacienda La Mercedes 1 residential complex, after the entry of at least six attackers who posed as PNC agents. The victims were identified as Mayra Ninet Lucas Urías and José Aníbal Pérez Juárezboth 41 years old. According to preliminary information, the attackers committed a robbery before shooting the victims. - Zone 13 of the capital:
A motorcyclist died after an armed attack in the 3rd. street and 1st. avenue. The victim was identified as Wilmer Hipólito Ical Coy40, who died at the scene due to gunshot wounds.
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