Overview

• In San Carlos, La Plata, a 36-year-old woman was shot in the face with a homemade gun during a dispute and was rushed to Hospital Alejandro Korn for emergency surgery.
• Hospital officials said she remains in intensive care but is out of danger after being admitted conscious and then sedated under assistance.
• Police secured the improvised firearm and a 12/70 cartridge, the case was classified as attempted homicide under Fiscalía N°5 led by Juan Menucci, and the alleged shooter is being sought.
• In Santiago del Estero’s barrio 8 de Abril, a 33-year-old woman reported stabbing her 35-year-old partner in the left calf to defend herself and five children after an alleged beating and threats, after which he fled.
• Gender-violence and prosecutorial units ordered a socio-environmental report, neighborhood survey, medical examinations, and psychological support for the woman and children while police search for the injured suspect.