Overview
- Authorities said fingerprint forensics completed on December 25 confirmed the victim as Óscar Medina, known as “El Panu.”
- The shooting occurred December 21 at the Luau restaurant in Zona Rosa, where a gunman in dark clothing, a cap, and a face mask opened fire, killing Medina and injuring another person.
- The capital’s prosecutor’s office opened a case for qualified homicide, and the investigation continues to identify, locate, and determine the motive of those responsible.
- Security and investigative teams including SSC officers, forensic specialists, and the investigative police cordoned the area and processed evidence at the scene.
- U.S. authorities had offered up to $4 million for information leading to Medina’s arrest or conviction, and the victim was initially misidentified by a partner as “Óscar Ruiz” before forensic confirmation.