A 30-year-old policeman was killed after 23:00 on Monday in the Marconi neighborhood of Montevideo. The incident occurred when the officer, who had finished work at 10 o’clock at night, was riding his motorcycle. As he approached the intersection of San Martín and Saravia, he was involved in a traffic accident and had to change his route. While riding on Juan Acosta and Aparicio Saravia, he was suddenly confronted by criminals who shot and robbed him.
The officer, who was wearing his uniform, sustained six gunshot injuries, according to police sources. His body was found next to his motorcycle, and the robbers stole his regulation weapon. The victim was a member of Section 22 of the Montevideo police force. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details are still emerging. News in development.