A man was gunned down on a street in Durazno on Sunday night. He was standing with others when the attack happened.
Investigation Underway
Gabriel de Lima, the local police chief, told News Agency that four men on two motorcycles drove by and opened fire. The victim was shot in the head. He died at the hospital. Another man was also shot, but his injuries are not serious.
The shooting occurred at the corner of Maciel and Batlle. Now, prosecutors and police are trying to identify the people on the motorcycles and figure out who pulled the trigger.
- Police are reviewing evidence and talking to witnesses.
- The motive for the attack is still unclear.
The community is shaken by the violence. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.