Murder suspect arrested during football match in Buenos Aires after seven months on the run
After seven months of evading authorities, a 35-year-old man wanted for murder was arrested in the middle of a football match in Avellaneda. Argentine police had infiltrated the tournament after discovering his participation.
Arrest during match
According to ladepeche.fr, a 35-year-old man was arrested during an indoor football match in Avellaneda, south of Buenos Aires, after seven months on the run. Argentine federal police had discreetly infiltrated the tournament after being informed of his participation. The arrest took place while the suspect was actively playing. He was taken in handcuffs to federal police headquarters, still wearing his team shirt and sports shoes.
Witnesses in the stands reported protests at the moment of his arrest, notably from those close to the player. The Federal Investigation Department (DFI) had been searching for him since March for a murder committed in the Villa Soldati neighbourhood, in the heart of Buenos Aires.
Contract killing
The man was suspected of having ordered the murder following a dispute related to drug trafficking. According to the investigation, he had enlisted the services of a contract killer, who fired four shots at the victim, who lived in the same neighbourhood. The victim succumbed to his injuries several days after the attack.
Search and arrest warrant
During a search of the suspect's home, officers discovered the murder weapon. This weapon was also subject to a report for theft dating from 2021. The suspect had fled at the time of the police's arrival, but had an arrest warrant for murder, weapons possession and receiving stolen goods. These warrants did not prevent him from continuing his football activities in his neighbourhood, an imprudence that hastened his capture.
Source: Google News FR — Crime (fr)