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Boy kills another with mother's service weapon in Colonia; authorities investigate
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Boy kills another with mother's service weapon in Colonia; authorities investigate

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An 11-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed a 12-year-old boy in Rosario, Colonia, Uruguay, while handling his mother's service weapon.
  • The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon while the children were reportedly alone.
  • Authorities are investigating the case, and separate reports mention a murder investigation in Montevideo and personnel changes within the police force.

A tragic accident in Rosario, Colonia, Uruguay, resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy, allegedly shot by an 11-year-old who was handling his mother's service weapon. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, according to local media reports confirmed by police sources.

Details indicate that the two children were alone at the time the firearm discharged. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal incident.

This event in Colonia is part of a broader context of security concerns. Separate reports highlight a murder investigation in Montevideo, where a 65-year-old woman was found dead from blunt force trauma. Additionally, the Ministry of the Interior has reportedly removed the director of the Republican Guard and the police chief of Montevideo, signaling potential internal reviews or responses to recent events.

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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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