Law enforcement officials have apprehended the individual responsible for the incident in Maturín.
A 15-year-old youth is in custody, apprehended by the Scientific, Criminal and Criminal Investigations Corps (Cicpc), charged with the homicide of a 40-year-old man during a drinking session.
The tragedy unfolded in Maturín, where Edwin Mendoza was discovered deceased, exhibiting multiple knife wounds. The investigation pinpointed a young man known as “Maco” as the perpetrator, wielding a machete.
According to Cicpc Director Douglas Rico, a dispute erupted while both were imbibing alcohol, escalating into a deadly confrontation where the juvenile assaulted the victim with a machete.
Authorities detained the offender in the Brisas del Oriente sector, Boquerón parish, Maturín municipality, Monagas state. The suspect has been remanded to the 10th Prosecutor’s Office of the Public Ministry.
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