In a recent incident in Mendoza , Argentina, a retired police officer shot a 15-year-old minor who was allegedly part of a gang attempting to rob him. The event unfolded when the officer made a brief stop on the road due to a natural need to urinate , and subsequently, three armed individuals cornered him.
The incident occurred on Friday when the officer was driving his Chevrolet Cruze . He reported to the authorities that he had pulled over near a settlement in Guaymallén , only to be approached shortly after by three individuals armed with knives , who attempted to steal his possessions.
In a split-second decision, the retired officer drew his allowed firearm and fired at the assailants to avert the robbery. Although he couldn’t specify how many shots he fired, the officer claimed to have hit one of them. However, the case took a surprising twist when it was revealed that the officer had several criminal records .
According to local media MDZ , the Coordinated Emergency Service (SEC) was dispatched to the scene to attend to the injured minor, who suffered a bullet wound in his right arm . He was subsequently transported to the Central Hospital . Initial reports indicate he is still hospitalized but is not in critical condition; he will later be transferred to the 25th Police Station in the city.
Further examinations revealed the minor had a wound in the right scapula , which the medical staff deemed not severe. The minor stated that he possessed permission for gun ownership , although checks confirmed that his authorization was not currently valid.
As investigations into the retired officer’s background progressed, authorities found he has a criminal record for serious offenses including aggravated concealment (2005), sexual abuse with unlawful deprivation of liberty (2010), and intentional minor injuries (2017).
As of now, the investigators have not taken any formal action regarding the retired officer’s situation as they continue to reconstruct the circumstances surrounding the event. Their inquiries also extend to identifying the two accomplices of the minor, who have remained at large since the incident.
In another disturbing event, a police inspector was injured by a stray bullet on Thursday, June 19 while heading to work. At the time of the shooting, the officer was traveling near the Los Álamos neighborhood in San Martín , but was unable to identify the shooter.
Following the incident, he was taken to Alfredo Ítalo Perrupato Hospital , located in the central area of Mendoza, where medical personnel confirmed his health was stable despite not disclosing the specific area of the injury. It has been determined that he will remain hospitalized for further observation.
The injured officer stated he did not manage to identify the shooter nor does he know the motive behind the attack, according to local media Mendoza Today . Consequently, an investigation has been launched to gather evidence and identify those responsible for the supposed stray bullet.
However, investigators pointed out that the lack of information regarding the authors and their intentions complicates the investigation. Therefore, law enforcement authorities are appealing to the community for assistance and requesting potential witnesses to provide information on any suspicious activity in the area.