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Police Seek Suspect Seen on CCTV in Killing of Monte Grande Shopkeeper

Evidence left at the scene leads prosecutors to downplay robbery as a motive.

Overview

  • Luis Alberto Troche, 56, was found gravely wounded in the bathroom of his Rapipago/locutorio on Camino de Cintura in 9 de Abril, across from the 3rd precinct, and died en route to Hospital Santamarina.
  • Investigators report that roughly 5 million pesos, US$200 and personal valuables were left untouched, shifting the inquiry away from a straightforward robbery.
  • Prosecutor Verónica Ciffarelli of UFI No. 2 leads the case with DDI Lomas de Zamora; police say the suspect’s face was captured on camera but remains unidentified and at large.
  • Detectives are reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence, including fingerprints and autopsy results, to confirm the sequence of the attack involving blows and stab wounds.
  • Neighbors and merchants staged protests outside the precinct, blocking Camino de Cintura and burning tires as they demanded justice and greater security.