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Retired Federal Police Commissioner Fatally Shoots Two Teens During Attempted Car Theft in Morón

Judicial officials classify the shooting as self-defense in a province grappling with a wave of violent carjackings.

Overview

  • The retired officer was parking his Volkswagen Taos outside his home when three suspects arrived in a gray Toyota Corolla that had been reported stolen.
  • Investigators report that one assailant pointed a firearm, prompting the ex-commissioner to fire his service weapon to stop the attempted robbery.
  • A 17-year-old from Ciudadela died at the scene next to a seized revolver, and a 16-year-old later died after being taken to Hospital Posadas.
  • Police determined the Corolla had a theft report from Comisaría I de Caseros, and a replica 9 mm pistol was found inside the car.
  • Gendarmería specialists conducted the forensic examinations, the juvenile prosecutor in Morón is handling the case, and authorities are searching for a third suspect.