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Girl, 6, and Grandmother Wounded in Drive-By at Rosario Birthday Party

Investigators are assessing motive following recovery of a .22-caliber casing.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted around 21:00 Sunday at Larrechea Sur and Oriente in the La Esperanza neighborhood of north Rosario.
  • Witnesses reported two men on a red 110cc motorcycle stopped outside the home, fired at least three shots, and sped away.
  • The child suffered an entry-and-exit wound to her left thigh, underwent surgery at Hospital de Niños Víctor J. Vilela, and is reported to be out of danger.
  • Her 60-year-old grandmother, identified as Patricia A., sustained a superficial knee injury and was treated without complications.
  • Forensic police seized a spent .22-caliber casing, and the on-duty prosecutor is pursuing leads on motive as the attackers remain unidentified and at large.