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Buenos Aires Province Police Remove Officer After Viral Christmas Gunfire at Cañuelas Station

Internal affairs confirmed his suspension pending a disciplinary inquiry that could lead to dismissal.

Overview

  • The 22-year-old recorded himself firing at least four shots into the air from the Comisaría 1° de Cañuelas parking lot during Christmas and posted the video on social media.
  • The Auditoría General de Asuntos Internos identified the agent and confirmed his immediate removal from active duty.
  • Comisario Fabián Ernesto Rolón opened an administrative sumario, with a potential permanent expulsion expected after roughly 60 days of proceedings.
  • Prosecutors opened a judicial case for abuse of arms based on the footage, which authorities said was sufficient to trigger the investigation.
  • Officials reported he used anti-riot projectiles with a lower powder charge and that no injuries were recorded, while labeling the conduct a grave offense given public concern over stray bullets.