Stray Bullet Injures 74-Year-Old at Renowned Nautical Club in Núñez
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 74-year-old man was injured by a stray bullet at the Núñez headquarters of the Centro Naval.
- The incident occurred near a sailboat as the victim was about to embark.
- Authorities are investigating if the projectile originated from the adjacent Tiro Federal Argentino shooting range, a recurring concern for club members.
A 74-year-old man sustained an injury from a stray bullet at the Núñez headquarters of the Centro Naval on Saturday, causing concern within the institution. The incident occurred as the victim, a guest of a member, was near a sailboat preparing to embark.
According to City Police, the man felt a strong impact on his left arm. His companion noticed the deep wound and found a lead projectile on the ground. The victim was taken to Sanatorio Otamendi, where he underwent surgery for an open fracture of the left forearm. His condition is not life-threatening.
Club personnel reported the incident to the police and handed over the projectile. The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No. 44 is investigating the circumstances. The prosecutor has requested ballistic analysis to determine the origin of the shot and has ordered a review of security cameras in the area. Investigators are considering the possibility that the bullet came from the Tiro Federal Argentino facilities located next door.
This incident has heightened a "recurrent concern" among members of the nautical club, who have reported similar episodes in the past. The investigation aims to clarify the source of the projectile and prevent future occurrences.
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.