Overview
- Claudio Filippa, 64, died in his Río Tercero home while servicing and recharging an air rifle in his workshop.
- Police reports say an inflator tip detached unexpectedly and struck his abdomen, causing a severe internal injury.
- Ambulance staff and volunteer firefighters performed first aid and attempted resuscitation, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The Río Tercero prosecutor’s office opened a case to determine if equipment failure or user error caused the accident, which is currently classified as domestic.
- Coverage notes that recharging with an inflator is common among owners, and one outlet linked the case to recent national moves easing firearm possession that NGOs have criticized.