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Gunmen attack man in La Victoria; victim critically injured
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Gunmen attack man in La Victoria; victim critically injured

From La Repรบblica · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man was seriously injured after being shot multiple times by assailants on a street in La Victoria, Lima.
  • Security camera footage shows two attackers on a motorcycle firing at the victim at close range before fleeing.
  • Police are investigating the motive, with preliminary findings suggesting the victim may be a private security agent.

A man sustained severe injuries after being shot multiple times by suspected hitmen on Miguel Grau Avenue in the Lima district of La Victoria. The attack occurred Friday night in front of a commercial establishment and was captured by local security cameras.

Video footage shows two individuals on a motorcycle arriving at the scene. The passenger dismounted, produced a firearm, and fired several shots at the victim at close range before escaping with his accomplice. The gunfire caused panic among bystanders and customers of nearby businesses, with many seen running for safety. Several establishments temporarily closed their doors following the incident.

The victim was assisted by witnesses and rushed to the Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo, where he remains in critical condition. Preliminary police investigations suggest the injured man might be a private security agent working for a businessman involved in shoe sales.

Law enforcement and the Public Prosecutor's Office are analyzing the surveillance footage and gathering evidence to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the attack. Ballistics experts collected shell casings from the scene, and detectives are reviewing camera recordings to reconstruct the assailants' escape route. The investigation aims to confirm the victim's identity and explore potential links to extortion or other criminal activities.

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