Incident Details
A 21-year-old man has been accused of being the perpetrator of a homicide involving a 27-year-old victim. As a result, he is required to spend 150 days in preventive detention while the investigation is ongoing.
Location of the Crime
The incident took place in Plaza Independencia de Rocha.
Nature of the Accusation
The accusation was for an especially aggravated crime of homicide as the author, indicating the severity of the offense.
Initial Information and Cause of Death
According to initial reports, both the deceased and the accused were carrying knives. The cause of death was determined to be a wound to the abdomen. Notably, the attacker did not sustain any injuries. It has been reported that a cell phone was the reason for the altercation that led to the tragic event.
Response by Emergency Services
Alexis Duarte, spokesperson for the Rocha Police Headquarters, informed that the victim received immediate medical attention from a mobile emergency unit. Despite resuscitation efforts by the doctors, the victim sadly passed away a few minutes after being admitted to a health center.