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Santa Fe Probes Suspected Retaliatory Shootings That Left Three Dead in Loyola Sur

Prosecutors report investigative leads after launching raids for identified suspects.

Overview

  • A late‑morning attack at Leumann and Diagonal Obligado killed 17‑year‑old Juliana Ojeda, who was pregnant, at the scene.
  • Isaías Uriel Álvarez, 20, died after being taken to Hospital Iturraspe, and two of his brothers were wounded, including one in critical condition at Hospital José María Cullen.
  • Investigators are working on the hypothesis that the double homicide was retaliation for the earlier shooting death of 21‑year‑old Matías Fernández nearby.
  • The case is led by fiscal Carlos Lacuadra with the Policía de Investigaciones, which conducted at least one raid without results and says suspects have been identified.
  • Authorities reported three homicides in under six hours in the same neighborhood and deployed extensive police operations while collecting ballistic evidence and witness statements.