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Gunmen Film San Germán Bus Shooting in Lima as Extortion Attack Injures Driver

The company says weeks of extortion threats have forced a pause in service.

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.