A crime that moves Maldonado
An extremely violent incident shook the city of Maldonado this Tuesday. A man murdered his 11-year-old daughter and then attempted suicide, leaving her in critical condition. The incident occurred near the Maldonado City Center, as the girl was leaving a specialist appointment.
According to Maldonado Police Chief Víctor Trezza , the man shot the minor three or four times, causing her immediate death, and then shot himself in the head.
The sequence of the attack
According to preliminary investigation data, the girl had attended a medical appointment accompanied by her father. Upon leaving the health center, the man pulled out a firearm and shot her at point-blank range. Eyewitnesses quickly alerted authorities, as the attacker collapsed after attempting suicide.
The perpetrator was rushed to a health center, where he remains in critical condition.
A city in shock
The Maldonado community was deeply moved by the crime, which was classified as a child femicide , one of the cruelest expressions of gender-based violence. Neighbors and social organizations expressed their grief and condemnation of the incident.
"It's a very hard blow, not only for the family, but also for the entire Fernando community," said a neighborhood resident in a statement to the local press.
The role of the police and the ongoing investigation
Authorities are working to clarify the circumstances that led to this fatal outcome. The family's previous situation and any history of violence or complaints are being investigated.
The Maldonado Police reported that the case is under investigation by the Prosecutor's Office, which will take statements from witnesses and relatives of the victim.
Reflection on family violence
This case once again brings to the forefront of debate the need to strengthen prevention and protection mechanisms for children and adolescents facing situations of domestic violence.
Human rights organizations recalled the availability of helplines and emphasized the importance of promptly reporting any signs of abuse.
