Police officers linked to teen's death in Manchay; medical report reveals multiple bruises
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police officers are reportedly linked to the death of a 17-year-old in a Manchay police station.
- While police claim mechanical asphyxiation, a medical report indicates the teen had multiple bruises before his death.
- The family is demanding clarification and accountability for the events that occurred at the station.
An investigation into the death of a 17-year-old inside the Manchay police station is intensifying, with new details emerging about the circumstances surrounding his demise. The National Police maintain that the minor died from mechanical asphyxiation, consistent with strangulation. However, documents have surfaced indicating the teenager sustained various injuries to his body hours before his death.
The case gained significant attention following the release of the names of police officers allegedly involved during the adolescent's time at the station. A legal medical certificate, prepared by specialists from the Institute of Legal Medicine, documented the presence of several hematomas. The report suggests these injuries were caused by a blunt object.
According to the document issued on June 13, the adolescent was examined while in police custody. The examination revealed five hematomas on different parts of his body, including his left forearm, thighs, and one leg. The report concluded that the injuries resulted from a blunt instrument and indicated a four-day medical-legal incapacity, barring complications. This certificate has become crucial evidence, as it was issued just hours before the minor's death was reported at the Manchay station.
Originally published by La Repรบblica in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.