Shooting at quinceañera in Callao leaves eight injured

A violent shooting shattered a quinceañera celebration in La Chalaca, Callao, early Sunday morning, leaving eight people wounded. The attack, which took place around 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of Nauta Street and Las Flores passage, saw armed assailants open fire on a gathering of people.

Four of the eight victims have been identified: Rosbell Steven, 19, with a gunshot wound to the left leg; Yaxemin Daniela Gutiérrez Echenique, 15, also with a left leg injury; Miguel Rondán Valdivia, 38, injured in the right leg; and Diego Anderson Bello Valverde. The identities of the other four injured individuals are still unknown. All victims were rushed to the Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión for urgent medical attention.

Local authorities, including Serenazgo of Callao and the National Police, responded to the scene. Investigators from the La Chalaca police station, the Criminal Investigation Division (Depincri), and forensics experts were present to secure the area, collect evidence, and determine the circumstances of the attack. The motive remains unclear, with investigators exploring possibilities of a targeted attack or links to criminal organizations operating in the area.

Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots during the early hours, prompting them to alert the authorities. The police are continuing their investigation to identify the suspects and ascertain the motive behind the shooting, which has once again raised concerns among La Chalaca residents.