After first grade student Franco Henry Puac Aguilar, 15, was shot while taking classes at the municipal gymnasium in Colomba, Quetzaltenango, the <a href="https://www.archyde.com/withdrawn-in-a-makeshift-camp-pnc-agents-weigh-up-the-conflict-in-nahuala-prensa-libre/" title="Withdrawn in a makeshift camp, PNC agents weigh up the conflict in Nahualá – Prensa Libre”>National Civil Police (PNC) revealed that the incident could be linked to rivalry between gangs and reports the driving of a minor and the arrest of his father.
David Custodio Boteo, director of the PNC, said on Tuesday, September 17, in a press conference that five properties were located in search of the alleged perpetrator of the incident, and that coordination is being carried out with the Public Ministry (MP) to carry out raids.
He explained that a minor was located preliminarily and is considered the alleged perpetrator, who was placed under the custody of the authorities; in addition, the teenager’s father was arrested.
“The minor responsible for the armed attack in Colomba Costa Cuca, Quetzaltenango, is in police custody,” the PNC said on its social media.
The PNC reported that a special investigation team was appointed due to the high incidence of crime in that municipality.
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According to initial investigations, both the injured man and the alleged attacker were studying at the same school and had an argument a week ago.
The minor who allegedly fired the shots had not come to school for a week, according to reports, and on Tuesday he went to the community hall to attack the other student.
The PNC said the injured man is a suspected member of the Mara Salvatrucha gang and the alleged attacker is from Barrio 18.
Francisco Jiménez, Minister of the Interior, said that the situation is complex because it involves minors, and he announced that they will implement actions in the municipality, which, he said, has high levels of violence.
Jimenez’s statements came as he recalled that a few days ago, PNC agents were also attacked with bullets in that place.
He added that in light of this situation, the PNC Special Group Against Extortion will be called upon to coordinate actions aimed at prevention.
He also said that a plan to remove guns from the public will be launched, as the attack on the student highlights how the issue of weapons is also complicated.
Update
The director of the PNC, David Boteo, clarified in an interview with Guatevision on September 18 that there are no arrests of the alleged perpetrator of the armed attack.
Boteo said the raids will be carried out and the suspect’s father is likely to be arrested.
“In these cases, I feel that parents have some kind of responsibility for allowing guns in their home,” he added.
According to the principal, the father of the minor attacker probably hid his son after shooting a student dead.
Read more: PNC retracts its statement on attack on student in Colomba and says that a minor suspect has not been referred
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Gang Rivalry Suspected in Shooting of 15-Year-Old Student in Guatemala
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old student, Franco Henry Puac Aguilar, was shot while attending classes at the municipal gymnasium in Colomba, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The National Civil Police (PNC) has revealed that the incident may be linked to rivalry between gangs and has reported the detention of a minor and the arrest of his father.
Investigation and Arrests
According to David Custodio Boteo, the director of the PNC, five properties were searched in an effort to locate the alleged perpetrator of the incident. The police have also coordinated with the Public Ministry (MP) to carry out raids. A minor was preliminarily identified as the alleged perpetrator and has been placed under the custody of the authorities. Additionally, the teenager’s father was arrested in connection with the incident.
The PNC has stated on its social media that the minor responsible for the armed attack is in police custody. A special investigation team has been appointed due to the high incidence of crime in the municipality.
Background and Motive
Initial investigations suggest that both the injured student and the alleged attacker were classmates and had an argument a week prior to the incident. The minor who allegedly fired the shots had not attended school for a week and went to the community hall to attack the other student on Tuesday.
The PNC has reported that the injured student is a suspected member of the Mara Salvatrucha gang, while the alleged attacker is from Barrio 18. The motive behind the attack is believed to be linked to gang rivalry.
Government Response
Francisco Jiménez, Minister of the Interior, has stated that the situation is complex because it involves minors. He has announced that the government will implement actions in the municipality, which has high levels of violence. Jiménez has also recalled that a few days ago, PNC agents were attacked with bullets in the same area.
To address the situation, the PNC Special Group Against Extortion will be called upon to coordinate actions aimed at prevention. A plan to remove guns from the public will also be launched, highlighting the complicated issue of weapons.
Update
In an interview with Guatevision on September 18, David Boteo, the director of the PNC, clarified that there are no arrests of the alleged perpetrator of the armed attack. He stated that raids will be carried out and the suspect’s father is likely to be arrested. Boteo emphasized that parents have some kind of responsibility for allowing guns in their home.
The principal of the school has stated that the father of the minor attacker probably hid his son after the shooting. The incident has raised concerns about gang violence and the availability of weapons in the community.
Keywords: Guatemala, gang violence, shooting, student, National Civil Police, PNC, Mara Salvatrucha, Barrio 18, Ministry of the Interior.
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