A 35-year-old man was shot in the leg on Saturday night in the Buceo neighborhood of Nimes and José Leguizamón.
This incident has sparked an investigation, with officers from the Police Science unit and Operational Zone II of the Montevideo Police Headquarters working to piece together what happened.
The victim was hit at least once in the right leg and reported that the shot came from a car before being taken to a medical center by ambulance.
Now, investigators are reviewing security footage to figure out if this was a robbery gone wrong.
Investigation Underway
Police are scouring the area for evidence, checking surveillance cameras to get a clearer picture of the events surrounding the shooting.
Their goal is to determine whether the man was indeed shot during a robbery attempt or if there’s more to the story.
- Forensic experts are collecting evidence from the scene
- Surveillance footage is being reviewed for clues
- The victim’s statement suggests the shot came from a passing car
As the investigation unfolds, more details are likely to emerge about what led to the shooting and whether the incident is linked to a broader crime trend in the area.