A 27-year-old man was shot dead in Montevideo’s Conciliación neighborhood on Saturday night. He was hit in the head. Police responded quickly, rushing him to Saint Bois hospital in Lezica, but he died shortly after arrival.
The shooting happened on Camino Edison and Nueva Era. Neighbors reported hearing around ten gunshots. Police found the victim’s motorcycle and eight 9mm pistol casings at the scene. A .38-caliber revolver with no ammunition was discovered inside his home.
The victim had a criminal record, according to the Interior Ministry. Police are investigating, with homicide detectives and prosecutors working together. So far, no arrests have been made.