Event promoter killed by gunman on motorcycle in Lima

A music event promoter was fatally shot in the San Martín de Porres district of Lima, Peru, over the weekend. Jan Carlo Orlandini Cahuas was reportedly speaking with family and friends outside a liquor store when a gunman on a motorcycle approached and fired two shots at him.

The attack occurred around 9 p.m. on Avenida Perú. According to witnesses, two individuals on a motorcycle arrived, and one dismounted, fired at Orlandini Cahuas, and then fled the scene with the other. Despite attempts by bystanders to help and calls to emergency services, the victim died shortly after from his injuries.

Residents of the area have complained about persistent insecurity and a lack of police patrols, despite its proximity to the municipal headquarters. Security camera footage capturing the assailants' escape route is being analyzed by investigators. The Department of Criminal Investigation (Depincri) is leading the probe, with extortion and illegal fee collection being considered as possible motives, given the area's reputation for criminal activity. Authorities are also examining the victim's social media and interviewing those present during the attack to gather more information.