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16-Year-Old Killed in Orán Plaza Stabbing, Police Detain 15-Year-Old Suspect

Prosecutors opened a homicidio criminis causa inquiry with investigators reviewing security footage.

Overview

  • Authorities identify a second alleged participant, L. R., as the motorcycle driver and continue the search for him.
  • The victim, Tiago Maximiliano Mendoza, reached Hospital San Vicente de Paul on his own and was pronounced dead before surgery.
  • Family members accuse the hospital of failing to provide prompt care and call for the immediate capture of the fugitive.
  • The 15-year-old detainee arrived at the hospital with a deep hand wound and told authorities he acted in self‑defense.
  • Investigators analyze CCTV and witness statements as the killing near police and 911 facilities fuels community outrage and safety concerns.