The National Civil Police (PNC) captured William N., 24, alias “Sharky”, who allegedly intended to attack several people in the La Dignidad neighborhood, Escuintla.
The alleged gang member, accused of belonging to the 18th gang, He left Canada Farm a month ago.where he was imprisoned for crimes related to theft, possession of drugs for consumption and illegal possession of a firearm.
This Saturday, May 9, he was allegedly surprised while committing another crime and, upon noticing the presence of PNC agents, he shot them and fled.
After a chase which ended in a river of sewage in the sector, the man was neutralized.
The authorities seized a 9 millimeter Bull Cherokee pistol from him.
According to the police report, alias Sharky is accused of participating in extortion and armed attacks against pilots of passenger transportation in Escuintla.
As PNC we will continue to impact criminal groups dedicated to contract killings in Escuintla and other parts of the country.
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— PNC of Guatemala (@PNCdeGuatemala) May 9, 2026