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Two Argentina Gun Incidents Under Investigation: Suspected Intruder Killed, Partner Threatened

Forensic findings prompted detentions pending prosecutorial review.

Overview

  • In Villa La Florida, Buenos Aires suburbs, a 36-year-old homeowner shot Daniel Alejandro Avalos, 34, during an alleged break-in early Friday, and police detained the shooter.
  • Police Científica examiners reported a gunshot wound to Avalos’s back and seized the .38 long revolver believed to have been used.
  • Authorities provisionally labeled the case as homicide while the investigation proceeds under judicial oversight.
  • In San Pedro, Jujuy, police responded Thursday to a 29-year-old woman’s call reporting threats from her partner, who tried to flee and discarded a bag with a .32 Italogra revolver and cash.
  • The suspect was located, detained, and lodged at Seccional 35°, with the fiscal office requesting immediate detention and the victim filing a formal complaint.