Man Shot in Leg After Allegedly Trespassing on Montevideo Property; Separate Robbery Investigated

A man sustained a gunshot wound to the leg in Piedras Blancas, Montevideo, after allegedly entering a private property without authorization. The incident occurred on Camino Repetto and Camino Las Amapolas, between the Manga and Capra neighborhoods.

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the owner extracted a firearm and fired two shots toward the floor

According to reports, police responded to a call about an injured person at the finca. The property owner stated that upon entering his home, he discovered an intruder inside. He claims that in response, he drew a firearm and discharged two shots toward the floor. Police confirmed the owner possesses the necessary documentation and permits for the firearm. Forensic teams were present, and the scene was secured.

In a separate incident, police are investigating an armed robbery that targeted three teenagers at a private party. The youths, students from Instituto Juan XXIII, were reportedly approached by two individuals in a car on Route 102 and Servidumbre. The assailants allegedly threatened the teenagers with a firearm and stole their mobile phones and approximately $500.

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a situation difficult and traumatic for the young people

The teenagers reported no injuries. The school, Instituto Juan XXIII, issued a letter to parents clarifying that the party was organized independently of the institute. The letter described the event as "difficult and traumatic" for the students and emphasized the importance of knowing organizers and security measures for private parties. The school explicitly stated it did not organize or participate in the event.

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it was important to clarify expressly that the Instituto Juan XXIII did not organize or participate in any way in said party