Overview
- The shooting occurred around 3:05 p.m. in San Martín de Porres, leaving the bus with multiple bullet impacts and shattered windows.
- The driver, identified by colleagues as Roberto Japay, was not struck by bullets and sustained head injuries from broken glass, according to local reports.
- Footage recorded by the assailant and an audio aired by Panamericana Televisión feature threats demanding payment of so‑called cupos, with reporters attributing the voices to Venezuelan nationals.
- Police secured the scene, placed the driver under protection, and opened an investigation as the attackers fled on a motorcycle.
- San Germán personnel say they have received threats for over a month and will suspend routes in the coming days, with the attack occurring during a declared state of emergency.