Santiago.- A young man was shot to death this Sunday afternoon by unknown individuals traveling on a motorcycle, in an incident that occurred in front of the park in the Ensanche Bolívar sector, in Santiago, which has caused alarm among the residents of the area.
The victim was identified only as Danny, known by the nickname “El Mono,” who received multiple gunshot wounds to different parts of his body. Although he was rushed to the Presidente Estrella Ureña Hospital (formerly Social Security), he passed away while receiving medical attention due to the severity of his injuries.
During the attack, several of the projectiles also struck a green vehicle that was parked in the vicinity, causing it multiple material damages.
According to preliminary versions obtained at the scene, the crime could be related to a personal conflict that the victim may have had with an acquaintance, and it is not ruled out that the incident is linked to matters related to micro-drug trafficking.
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However, this information has not been officially confirmed by the authorities.
The murder occurred in broad daylight and in the presence of local residents, who, visibly shaken by what happened, avoided giving statements for fear of reprisals.
Members of the National Police and the Public Ministry arrived at the scene to carry out the collection of evidence, where they gathered several shell casings and initiated investigations with the goal of identifying and capturing those responsible for the crime.
The body of Danny, “El Mono”, was transferred to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF), in Santiago, where the mandatory autopsy will be performed.
