Homicide in Playa Verde: Death of a 26-year-old man under investigation

by September 12, 2025

Homicide in Playa Verde: Death of a 26-year-old man under investigation

A 26-year-old woman died early Friday morning in Playa Verde, Maldonado, in an incident that the Prosecutor's Office is investigating as a homicide in Playa Verde .

According to police, the 911 call came from a man who was with the victim and claimed to be her partner. They were both inside a car at the intersection of Route 10 and Leonardo Olivera when a motorcycle with two occupants approached.

According to her account, the motorcyclists demanded that they hand over their belongings. Even though they did, the attackers opened fire. The woman was shot twice in the chest.

She was immediately taken to a medical center, but arrived dead. The man was unharmed.

Prosecutor's Office analyzes hypotheses and expert reports

Investigative sources indicated that the victim's relatives mentioned previous disagreements between the couple. The Prosecutor's Office has not ruled out any possibility, although there is currently no evidence pointing to a femicide.

Forensic police are working on investigations to determine, among other things, whether the shots penetrated the vehicle's windshield before impact . Security cameras in the area are also being reviewed, and witness statements are being taken.

The case is being handled by the Homicide Department of Operational Zone V. The investigation is ongoing.

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