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Daytime Attack in Trujillo Kills Bodyguard, Wounds Influencer 'Tío Winner'

Investigators are treating extortion by organized criminals as the main hypothesis.

Overview

  • The shooting unfolded on the 7th block of Avenida Miraflores near Trujillo’s historic center during the day as a nearby school hosted an event.
  • Police identified the apparent target as content creator ‘Tío Winner’; his bodyguard died at the scene and the influencer was wounded and treated by emergency medics.
  • Divincri forensic teams secured the site, collected evidence and documented 15 spent shell casings as part of the crime-scene work.
  • Specialized units are pursuing an extortion angle, taking witness statements, reviewing security camera footage and conducting ballistic tests, with no arrests reported.
  • Witnesses said attackers intercepted the vehicle and opened fire, reporting at least seven shots, and residents voiced concern about the speed of the police response.