Early Wednesday, a man’s life ended violently on the streets of Rivera. Neighbors found him near the corner of Julio Herrera y Obes and Ansina, gravely injured. They quickly called the police for help.
When officers arrived, they confirmed the man had already passed away. They secured the area, allowing the Scientific Police to examine the scene. Investigators learned the crime had started right outside his home in the Rivera Chico neighborhood. After being hurt, the 33-year-old victim managed to walk about 50 meters before collapsing.
Police moved quickly, and within hours, they had a suspect. A 22-year-old Brazilian man was taken into custody. Records showed he had committed crimes in his home country before. Justice acted swiftly. The court determined he was indeed responsible for the killing and handed down an 11-year prison sentence.
Investigators believe the violence stemmed from a conflict over drugs. The victim had a history with the law himself, holding eight criminal records. Police sources told News Agency that some of these past offenses were connected to drug-related activities. This tragic event marks the ninth homicide to occur in the Rivera department this year.