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Second Death Confirmed in Lurín Combi Shooting as Hospital Updates Victims' Conditions

Police are examining reported extortion of the route as a possible motive for the attack.

Overview

  • Hospital Villa El Salvador confirmed that a 47-year-old mother of four died early Saturday after suffering a gunshot to the head, citing cardiorespiratory arrest tied to her injuries.
  • A 48-year-old woman remains in intensive care with a reserved prognosis, and a 25-year-old patient was transferred to Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati for continued treatment.
  • The shooting occurred on October 16 when gunmen opened fire on a public combi in Lurín, killing the driver and wounding three passengers.
  • Police sources reported that drivers on the route had been targeted by extortion, including a 500 soles registration payment and daily fees of 20 soles, with the investigation ongoing.
  • The attack was reported just hours after the prime minister announced plans to declare Lima Metropolitana in a state of emergency.