Two police officers shot protecting Peru polling station during vehicle theft attempt

Two police officers in San Juan de Miraflores, Peru, were injured in a violent attack while safeguarding a polling station ahead of the June 7 elections. The officers, Sub-official Second Class Uriel Montesinos Alanya and Sub-official Yesenia Soriano Limas, were in a private vehicle when they were intercepted by assailants in a black car with tinted windows.

The criminals attempted to steal the officers' vehicle. When the police resisted, the attackers opened fire. Montesinos Alanya sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand, while Soriano Limas suffered a graze injury to her forehead from a projectile. Both were promptly transported to a local clinic for treatment.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred on the evening of June 5. The black car approached the police vehicle suspiciously, and despite the officers' warnings, its occupants emerged aggressively and began shooting. The officers attempted to return fire, prompting the assailants to flee the scene.

The National Police of Peru (PNP) has launched a comprehensive investigation, deploying specialized teams to identify, locate, and arrest those responsible for the attack. The PNP has assured that it will provide full support to the injured officers during their recovery and is committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice.