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Two Argentine Robbery Cases Involving 14-Year-Olds Show Contrasting Civilian Responses

Both cases remain under investigation under procedures for minors.

Overview

  • In Córdoba, an app-based ride driver with military training shot and wounded a 14-year-old who allegedly robbed him of his phone in Barrio Suárez.
  • The wounded teen was first taken to Hospital Misericordia and then to the Children’s Hospital, where he remains under police custody, while an accomplice fled.
  • Officers seized the driver’s firearm, which he voluntarily surrendered, and a replica gun allegedly discarded by the suspect, placing evidence at the magistrate’s disposal.
  • In San Pedro, Jujuy, two victims said a group of six assaulted them and stole a Motomel 250cc motorcycle before they pursued, restrained, and delivered a 14-year-old suspect to Seccional 52°.
  • Because he is a minor, the Jujuy suspect was returned to his parents, and police issued a search circular for the stolen motorcycle.