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Retired Federal Officer Held After Fatal Shooting in Núñez Salidera

The homicide probe is examining the officer’s self‑defense claim in light of a report that the fatal shot struck the suspect from behind.

Overview

  • Police say two motochorros followed a man who withdrew cash in Microcentro to Cuba and Iberá in Núñez, where they attempted to intercept his vehicle.
  • The retired Federal Police officer accompanying the victim drew his service weapon, fired, and one assailant died at the scene as the accomplice escaped.
  • The officer was uninjured, recovered the backpack with the money, and was taken to Comisaría Vecinal 13B under a detention order reported as issued by Judge Marcelo Muffatti.
  • Audio of the officer’s 911 call circulated publicly, including his statement that he had engaged in a shootout and recovered the stolen bag.
  • Investigators are reviewing forensic and testimonial evidence, with the unverified detail about a back wound treated as a developing element, and the second suspect remains at large.