A shooting in Bajos de Mena, Puente Alto resulted in two deaths and three injuries, including two minors. The incident took place during the wake of a man who was murdered on September 24. The Puente Alto Local Prosecutor’s Office and the organized crime task force are conducting the investigation. The Cesfam Raúl Silva Henríquez will only be attending to emergencies today.
Details regarding the incident in the Bajos de Mena area of Puente Alto continue to unfold. This shooting is connected to an earlier incident on September 24 on Reloj de Sol Street, where a 44-year-old man was shot three times in front of his home. He was taken to the Raúl Silva Henríquez facility and subsequently transferred to another hospital, where he died.
Currently, the anti-organized crime team from the Prosecutor’s Office and the South Homicide Brigade are leading the investigation. The body is expected to be delivered for the wake in Bajos de Mena.
On the night before, friends and family of the deceased were preparing for the wake when a second shooting took place. At least four individuals in a white vehicle fired automatic weapons more than 150 times. As a result, another person was killed, and three others, including two minors, were seriously injured.
Deputy Commissioner Diego Novoa of the South Homicide Brigade reported on the nature of the attack and the victims involved. Many residents chose to stay indoors out of fear of further shootings, which disrupted scheduled medical care and raised concerns for the safety of health center staff.
“We have collected more than 150 ballistic pieces of evidence from the scene. Our initial hypothesis is that this incident may be related to the homicide that occurred on September 24,” explained Deputy Commissioner Novoa.
Consequences of the shooting in Bajos de Mena
The shooting incidents also led to the suspension of classes at a nearby school to Cesfam. This morning, the mayor of Puente Alto, German Codina, expressed his concern. He reported that the same gang not only threatened health center workers but also chased an ambulance transporting the injured, attempting to finish off the victims.
Codina urged authorities to take action, indicating that the municipality has provided information about the criminal gangs operating in the area. He further requested that the Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá, visit the site to assess the situation of the residents.
“I demand that the Minister of the Interior be present, as this is a State issue, a very serious problem. We have long reported where weapons are stored. “I don’t know what the government expects,” Codina criticized.
Results of the investigations following the events in Puente Alto
No additional attacks have been reported. Security has been increased around the Sotero del Río Hospital and the Cesfam Raúl Silva Henríquez. However, the mayor criticized the recent downgrading of the sixty-sixth police station in Puente Alto from category A to C, which has reduced police presence in Bajos de Mena. Codina called for the category to be reestablished and for more personnel to be assigned to the station.
The Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá, acknowledged the seriousness of the events and announced contingency plans to enhance security in Bajos de Mena.
“This situation is particularly delicate because the information so far indicates that people were “organizing the wake of a homicide victim from September 24,” specified the Minister of the Interior and Public Security.
The investigation will be divided into two parts, overseen by the Puente Alto Local Prosecutor’s Office and the organized crime task force.
One part of the investigation will focus on the shootings that resulted in two fatalities in recent days, while the other will address threats made against office workers and those transporting the injured.
“We believe this is connected to prior incidents, and we have identified some of the gangs involved; my impression is that there is likely a link, not necessarily against the 17-year-old, but definitely involving the individuals present,” said Puente Alto’s Chief Prosecutor, Denisse Valenzuela.
Some members of the involved gangs have been identified. It remains unclear whether the 17-year-old minor who died at Sotero del Río Hospital was the intended target of the attack. Currently, it seems the target was associated with those organizing the wake for the murdered 44-year-old man from September 24. Investigative Police are expected to conduct operations in the coming hours.
Today and tomorrow, Cesfam Raúl Silva Henríquez will only address emergencies. The metropolitan presidential delegation has promised a permanent police presence at the health center for at least 30 days. Security measures will be implemented around the healthcare facility and the nearby school. If risks persist, additional security actions may be considered.
Progress is expected soon in identifying the perpetrators of the shooting and recovering the weapons used.
As of now, the latest information indicates that the vehicle used in the shooting has been reported stolen and was found burned.
Shooting Incident in Bajos de Mena, Puente Alto: What You Need to Know
A shooting in Bajos de Mena, Puente Alto left two dead and three injured, including two minors. The attack occurred during the wake of a man murdered on September 24. The investigation is being carried out by the Puente Alto Local Prosecutor’s Office and the team against organized crime. Cesfam Raúl Silva Henríquez will only attend to emergencies during this day.
Information about the incident in the Puente Alto commune, Bajos de Mena sector, continues to develop. This incident originated after a shooting that occurred on September 24 on Reloj de Sol Street. In that attack, a 44-year-old man was shot three times in front of his house. He was transferred to the Raúl Silva Henríquez office and then to another hospital, where he died.
Currently, the investigation is being carried out by the anti-organized crime team of the Prosecutor’s Office and the South Homicide Brigade. The delivery of the body is expected for the wake in Bajos de Mena.
The night before, friends and family of the killed man were preparing for his wake when a second shooting occurred. At least four people in a white vehicle opened fire with automatic weapons on more than 150 occasions. As a result, another person died and three more, including two minors, were seriously injured.
Investigation and Initial Findings
Deputy Commissioner Diego Novoa, of the South Homicide Brigade, reported on the dynamics of the attack and the victims. Many neighbors decided not to go out for fear of new shootings. This significantly affected the medical care scheduled for the day, generating frustration among those affected and concern for the safety of health center workers.
“We have more than 150 ballistic evidence, in this case vanilla, that has been collected from the site. The first hypothesis is that this event could be related to the homicide that occurred on September 24,” explained Deputy Commissioner Novoa.
Consequences of the Shooting in Bajos de Mena
The shootings also led to the suspension of classes at a school near Cesfam. This morning, the mayor of Puente Alto, German Codina, expressed his concerns. He reported that the same gang not only threatened the health center workers, but also followed an ambulance transporting the wounded, trying to finish off the victims.
Codina called on authorities to act, noting that the municipality has provided information about criminal gangs operating in the area. Furthermore, he requested that the Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá, visit the place to find out the situation of the neighbors.
“I demand that the Minister of the Interior be present, but this is a State problem, this is a very serious problem. We have long reported where they have weapons stored. “I don’t know what the government expects.” Codina criticized.
Results of the Investigations After the Incident
No further attacks were recorded in the immediate aftermath. Protection was implemented in the vicinity of the Sotero del Río Hospital and the Cesfam Raúl Silva Henríquez. However, the mayor criticized the recent downgrading of the sixty-sixth police station in Puente Alto from category A to C, which has reduced the police presence in Bajos de Mena. Codina urged that the category be re-stabilized and more personnel be returned to the police station.
The Minister of the Interior, Carolina Tohá, recognized the seriousness of the events and announced contingency plans to increase security in Bajos de Mena.
“It is particularly delicate because the information that has been handled so far is that people “They were organizing the wake of a person who died in a homicide on September 24,” specified the Minister of the Interior and Public Security.
The investigation will be divided into two parts, managed by the Puente Alto Local Prosecutor’s Office and the team against organized crime. One part of the investigations will focus on the shootings that left two fatalities in recent days, while the other will address the threats to the office workers and those who transported the injured.
“We know that it is related to previous events, We have identified part of the bands; but at least my impression is that there would be some relationship, not exactly against the 17-year-old person, but obviously with the people who were there,” said the chief prosecutor of Puente Alto, Denisse Valenzuela.
Current Safety Measures
Parts of the gangs involved have been identified. However, it has not yet been established whether the 17-year-old minor who died at the Sotero del Río Hospital was the target of the attack. At the moment, the targets appear to be those who organized the wake of the 44-year-old man murdered on September 24. Procedures are expected in the next few hours by the Investigative Police.
During today and tomorrow, Cesfam Raúl Silva Henríquez will only attend to emergencies. The metropolitan presidential delegation has promised a permanent team of police officers at the health center for at least 30 days. Security measures will be established around the healthcare facility and the nearby school. If risks persist, further security actions are not ruled out.
For now, the most recent information is the discovery of the vehicle used in the shooting. The latter has charged with robbery and was found burned.
Practical Tips for Residents
- Stay informed about local news and updates regarding police presence and community safety measures.
- Report any suspicious activities immediately to local authorities.
- Avoid areas known for gang activity, especially during heightened tensions.
- Consider community watch programs to enhance neighborhood security.
Community Response
The community in Bajos de Mena is urged to cooperate with law enforcement and share any information that could help in the investigations. Community leaders are organizing meetings to discuss further security measures and support for the affected families.
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As investigations continue, the cooperation between local authorities, law enforcement, and the community remains crucial in restoring safety and preventing future incidents in Bajos de Mena.
