A man was arrested for shooting an 18-year-old to death in Rivera, a city in northeastern Uruguay, on March 24. The victim was shot in the head after a brief conversation with the suspect, who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The police reconstructed the events after investigating the crime scene.
The suspect fled the scene but was later identified and located by the police at a house in Paso de la Hormiga. He barricaded himself inside and threatened to take his own life. After hours of tense negotiations, the suspect surrendered and handed over his 9mm pistol.
Charges and Investigation
The suspect was formally charged with aggravated homicide, a crime that carries significant penalties due to its brutality and the presence of minors during the incident. The court ordered the suspect to be held in pre-trial detention for 120 days as the investigation continues. The prosecution will gather evidence to build its case against the suspect.