The National Civil Police (PNC) reported that this Friday, February 16, two cousins who were members of the Salvatrucha gang were captured for being allegedly responsible for an armed attack in zone 5 of the capital.
He added that on 23rd Street and 19th Avenue in Zone 5, the prompt reaction of the police from Police Station 13 allowed the capture of both gang members.
Authorities point them to the death of a man in his 60s.
The detainees were identified as Antony “N”, 18 years old, who was accompanied by Josseph “N”, 21, who suffered gunshot wounds for which he was transferred to a care center under police custody.
A 9mm caliber pistol and a magazine that they were carrying illegally were seized from those captured.
According to the PNC, the two are allegedly responsible for carrying out an armed attack once morest a person in his 60s, who died at the scene.
The investigation into the case continues, the PNC stated.
23rd street and 16th avenue, zone 5, City.
An armed incident once morest two people leaves one dead and others transferred in a delicate condition to the @HospigenGT by @bomberosmuni pic.twitter.com/1HBCHLoZd6
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