78-Year-Old Argentinian Man Fatally Shoots Teen During Attempted Robbery

Surveillance footage shows the retiree acting in self-defense against a 15-year-old wielding a fake gun outside his Buenos Aires home.

A 78-year-old man in Buenos Aires shot and killed a 15-year-old boy who attempted to rob him with a fake gun on January 27, 2025.
The incident, captured on surveillance video, shows the teenager and two accomplices arriving in a van as the man exited his vehicle near his home.
The retiree fired five shots with a licensed 3.57 Magnum pistol, hitting the teen in the skull and chest; the other accomplices fled in the van.
Local authorities confirmed the teenager’s weapon was a replica and have classified the case as aggravated robbery involving suspected gang members.
Prosecutor Diego Rulli stated the man acted in clear self-defense and will not face charges; investigations continue to locate the two accomplices.