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Gunmen Shoot Line 91 Bus Driver in Chorrillos

Authorities say the attack highlights a recent pattern of assaults on the route that has prompted a formal PNP investigation.

Overview

  • Two unidentified men intercepted a Line 91 bus on Avenida Guardia Civil near Calle Meteoro and shot the driver of the vehicle with plate DBY-321.
  • The wounded driver was taken to Hospital María Auxiliadora for treatment and remained hospitalized after the attack.
  • Witnesses said the assailants fled on foot and no other passengers were reported hurt at the scene.
  • Police officers from the Policía Nacional cordoned off the area and opened investigative diligences into the shooting.
  • This incident follows a June 2026 attack on the same line that killed a passenger and has raised new calls for stronger security and an inquiry into possible extortion links.