San Fernando: Neighborhood fight ends in gunfire, 13-year-old shot in head

A violent neighborhood dispute in San Fernando, Argentina, ended with two people shot and wounded. A 13-year-old boy sustained a head injury, while a 55-year-old man was shot in the back. The incident occurred in the Aviación neighborhood. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a fight and gunfire.

Authorities have arrested four suspects in connection with the shooting. Among those detained is an 18-year-old man identified as the alleged shooter. His father, 37-year-old Marcelo A., who has prior convictions for robbery and illegal weapons possession, was also arrested. He had recently been released from prison.

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In the moment the uniformed officers arrived, they found Claudio Fabián B., 55, wounded in the dorsal area with an entry and exit wound. Emanuel D., 13, presented a wound in the cranial area. The projectile, which did not enter the cranial cavity, caused a fracture. The victims were transferred to a local hospital.

The conflict reportedly stemmed from a demand for the return of a house. Security camera footage captured the sequence of the attack. Police utilized investigative work, including analyzing surveillance footage and witness statements, to identify the perpetrators and track their escape in a Ford EcoSport.

This incident highlights the tensions that can erupt from neighborhood disputes, leading to severe violence. The swift arrests suggest a focused police effort to address the crime in the area.

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