Voted in runoff election, then executed: Father of family murdered in Chimbote

A father of four was gunned down in Chimbote, Peru, just hours after casting his ballot in the country's presidential election. Luis Santiago Bocanegra Narro, 44, was socializing with friends outside a shop when a gunman approached, fled, and then returned to shoot him at least four times. Bocanegra was rushed to the hospital but died from his injuries.

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The victim was socializing with a group of friends in front of a shop in the area, where they were sharing alcoholic beverages after finishing their workday.

Initial police reports suggest Bocanegra, who worked in civil construction and performed surveillance duties on a public works project, may have been the victim of a "settling of scores" related to his job. The attacker fled on foot and has not been identified or apprehended. The lack of security cameras at the immediate scene complicates the investigation, though police are examining footage from nearby areas.

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A subject arrived walking at the place, observed Bocanegra and left momentarily. Then he returned and shot him at least four times.

Adding to the complexity, family and friends described Bocanegra as a quiet man devoted to his family. However, police are also looking into information regarding a prior arrest for alleged robbery. The killing, which occurred on election day, highlights the persistent issues of contract killings and insecurity plaguing Peruvian cities.

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Bocanegra would work in civil construction and perform surveillance duties on a nearby public works project.