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Gunmen Open Fire on Chorrillos Bus During State of Emergency

Authorities describe an active investigation to identify the shooters.

Overview

  • An Etusa line 52 "T" bus was intercepted near the intersection of Avenida Los Pinos and Jirón San Felipe in Chorrillos around 7 p.m. Saturday.
  • Attackers fired at least five shots, hitting the front near the driver and the area designated for vulnerable passengers.
  • The driver suffered minor wounds from a grazing bullet, and the two passengers on board were not injured.
  • The shooting occurred under the government’s security decree for Lima and Callao intended to combat organized crime.
  • Police and Chorrillos Serenazgo secured the scene as forensic teams gathered evidence, and the PNP commander pledged that those responsible will be brought to justice.