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A 25 -year -old man was shot dead in public roads on Sunday, May 18 in Zone 6 capital. Despite having been transferred to the hospital, he died hours later due to the seriousness of the wounds.
Video captures a moment that a man is shot dead for alleged hitmen in zone 6 capital. (Free press photo: direct impact)
At 7:55 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, the surveillance cameras captured Gerson Salazar, 25, when he walked along the 25th street and 25 avenue of the La Reinita neighborhood, zone 6 capital. He wore a pants, a white shirt and a black cap.
In the images it is observed how, when passing by a parked white vehicle, Salazar is intercepted by two individuals aboard a motorcycle. The passenger, dressed in orange pants and gray t -shirt, takes out a gun and shoots at least five times against him. Despite being seriously injured, Salazar manages to run, but his aggressor pursues him and operates the weapon twice.
The attack occurred at a time where the street was busy. In the video, several people are seen buying in nearby shops, including minors, who flee in terror when they hear the detonations.
Volunteer firefighters stabilized the victim and transferred him alive to the emergence of the San Juan de Dios General Hospital. However, head wounds were mortal. This Monday, the health center confirmed the death of Salazar.
The authorities investigate whether the attack is related to rivalries between gangs or if it was a direct aggression against him. So far no catches have been reported.
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