A police chase resulting from an armed attack that occurred in the Cuatro de Febrero neighborhood, zone 7 of the capital, ended this Monday, May 18, in a shootout between agents of the National Civil Police (PNC) and alleged hitmen on Bolívar Avenue, between zones 3 and 8 of the capital.
The PNC reported that the agents caught up with the suspects after a chase that began after the armed attack recorded at 23 “A” Street and 29 “C” Avenue in the Cuatro de Febrero neighborhood.
According to the Volunteer Firefighters, the attack left one man dead and another person wounded by a gunshot.
According to police information, the alleged perpetrators tried to escape on a motorcycle, but were intercepted on Bolívar Avenue, where they faced gunfire with the agents.
The PNC indicated that one of the alleged criminals died at the scene and another was captured. A motorcycle and a firearm were left at the scene.
Amílcar Montejo, director of Communication at Emetra, reported on his social networks that the authorities blocked both directions of Bolívar Avenue to carry out the corresponding procedures of the Public Ministry (MP).
Montejo added the vehicle closure will complicate traffic in the sector while the investigation proceedings are carried out.
The recommended alternative routes are:
- Mariachis Plaza
- Cemetery Avenue
- Santa Cecilia Avenue
- Atanasio Tzul Causeway
- La Castellana Avenue
Made of violence.
Armed attack against motorist, he died on Avenida Bolivar 28, zone 3. He has not been identified.
The National Civil Police says that there is evidence also in zone 8, they proceed to block both lanes of Bolívar Avenue.
Its alternative routes are:
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— Amilcar Montejo (@amilcarmontejo) May 19, 2026
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After an armed attack and a police chase that ends on Avenida Bolívar between zone 3 and zone 8, one criminal was neutralized and another has been discharged when confronting the PNC. A firearm and a motorcycle remain at the scene. pic.twitter.com/nKcO9VweAH
— PNC of Guatemala (@PNCdeGuatemala) May 19, 2026
Armed attack left one person dead and one person injured by gunshot. This happened at 23 “A” Street and 29 “C” Avenue, Colonia 04 de Febrero, Zone 07. pic.twitter.com/HztrCoNqQQ
— Volunteer Firefighters (@BVoluntariosGT) May 19, 2026