Shooting in Salto Nuevo: attack on home leaves one injured
Shooting in Salto Nuevo: Two men on a motorcycle opened fire on a home last night at Larrañaga and Patulé. The shooting left one man wounded, and the attackers fled south of the city.
Two men on a motorcycle fired at a house in Salto Nuevo. One person was injured, and the men fled quickly to the south of the city. The incident occurred Tuesday night at around 10:50 p.m. in Larrañaga and Patulé, south of Salto . The attackers opened fire on the front of a house and retreated before police arrived.
At the scene, police officers found approximately 14 shell casings, apparently 9 mm caliber, and numerous bullet holes in the facade and interior. The area was cordoned off for the Forensic Investigation.
According to the homeowner, who is the injured man's partner, they were both on the sidewalk when the motorcycle drove by and the burst of gunfire erupted. The man was hit in the shoulder.
A colleague took the injured man to the emergency room at Salto Hospital. The on-call doctor diagnosed a gunshot wound to the right deltoid muscle, with entry and exit.
Initial hypotheses point to a possible settling of scores, according to the Salto Police . The attackers fled south and are being sought by authorities.
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Neighbors reported repeated 911 calls about gunshots in previous weeks, but were unable to link them to this case. They are requesting increased preventive patrols at night and checks on unmarked motorcycles. No other injuries were reported, according to initial checks.
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The investigation is using public and private cameras in the area to trace the motorcycle's route. Forensic Police are analyzing trajectories and footprints to determine the position of the shooters and the type of weapon. Witnesses are being summoned, and the family's identity is being withheld while the case progresses.
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Authorities recommend not interfering in armed situations, recording reliable information , and immediately calling 911. It is suggested that you visit the nearest police station for more information and, if possible, provide videos or photos of the moments before or after the attack.
