Man attacks bakery with axe and gun, shoots owner's son in Argentina

A violent incident unfolded at the 'La Catedral' bakery in La Plata, Argentina, when a 78-year-old man entered the establishment wielding an axe and making threats. He proceeded to smash a storefront window before leaving, only to return minutes later armed with a pistol. The man then shot the owner's son for reasons still under investigation.

Police apprehended the assailant at the scene. Investigators and forensic experts are working to reconstruct the sequence of events, which was captured by the bakery's surveillance system. Sources connected to the business told local outlet 0221 that the man has prior records for violent episodes and harassment of bakery employees.

"He is a sick person, we can't do anything because he is 78 years old," one worker told the outlet. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the attack and the condition of the victim. The incident has caused significant concern in the neighborhood, leading local merchants to call for enhanced security to prevent similar occurrences.

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He is a sick person, we can't do anything because he is 78 years old.