The Prosecutor’s Office of Crimes against Life and Integrity of the Persons of the Public Ministry (MP) reported that this Wednesday, April 23, the alleged responsible for the Death with bullets of Hansel Ernesto Szarata Valdés, 30, fact occurred on April 5 in the parking lot of a shopping center in zone 16.
According to the MP, based on witness statements and the analysis of security cameras, the investigators individualized Carlos “G” and their apprehension was requested from the Urgent Diligence Court, which authorized it for the crime of homicide.
The Prosecutor’s Office added that, at the time of the arrest, Carlos “G” carried two firearms, which will be subjected to the corresponding expertise.
For its part, the National Civil Police (PNC) reported that the arrest was carried out in the 7th street and 28 Avenida de the Bosques neighborhood of San Nicolás, Zone 4 of Mixco, where investigators of the Unit against Homicides of the Specialized Division in Criminal Investigation (DEIC) had the alleged responsible for the incident.
April 5, The authorities confirmed the death of Szarata Valdés, who worked in the General Directorate of the Congress of the Republic, as a result of a gunshot wound.
Szarata Valdés served as head of the Legal Management Department of that institution, a position confirmed by the Congress of the Republic, which also expressed its condolences through a scheme published in its official channels.
The reports indicate that the victim had a bullet wound in the thorax, on the right side. Four caps were also located in the place.
A witness said that, apparently, there was a discussion between people drunk before shooting, although this data has not yet been confirmed by the authorities, which reiterated that the investigation is still ongoing to clarify the facts.
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Captured presumed responsible for death to advisor to the Congress of the Republic
In the 7th street and 28 avenue, forests of San Nicolás, zone 4 of Mixco, investigators of the Unit against Homicides of the DEIC have captured Carlos Fernando García Rubio, 39 years old
– PNC of Guatemala (@pncdeguatemala) April 24, 2025
