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Agua Marina Says Injured Members Stable After Concert Shooting, Rebukes State Security Failures

Authorities have opened a probe into an external, targeted attack outside the Chorrillos venue.

Overview

  • Keyboardist César More underwent successful reconstructive thoracic surgery at Hospital Almenara and remains stable in recovery, according to EsSalud and family statements.
  • Brothers Manuel and Luis Quiroga were operated on for leg and thoracic wounds respectively, are reported stable, and are under police guard at a Chorrillos clinic.
  • The Public Prosecutor’s Office opened preliminary proceedings after forensic teams documented roughly 25 shots and 23 impacts, concluding the gunfire came from outside and from behind the stage while collecting surveillance footage and statements.
  • In an official communiqué, the band condemned state inaction on rising violence and said a change in the presidency does not guarantee improvements without concrete security measures.
  • Industry leaders proposed a two-week national “music blackout” to demand protection for artists, with APDAYC confirming talks on collective measures but no date set.