Police officer shoots pregnant colleague in San Juan station
A 29-year-old officer who was six months pregnant was shot by a colleague at the 34th Police Station in La Bebida. She was discharged after four days of hospitalisation.
Accidental shooting at police station leaves pregnant officer injured in San Juan
According to identidadcorrentina.com.ar, a 29-year-old police officer who was six months pregnant was wounded by gunshot on Monday morning at the 34th Police Station in La Bebida, in the Rivadavia department, San Juan province, whilst carrying out administrative duties within the station.
The victim was identified as Mariana Sol Jofré. Her colleague, Cristian Exequiel Albarracín, was handling a firearm when the shot was fired, striking the officer in the back. According to the initial reconstruction of events, the main hypothesis being examined by the courts is that it was an accident resulting from negligent handling of the weapon.
Jofré was immediately assisted and urgently transferred to Hospital Rawson, where she was admitted in delicate condition. She was subsequently transferred to Sanatorio CIMYN, where she remained hospitalised for four days and underwent surgery to remove the bullet lodged in her body. Medical professionals reported a favourable recovery and confirmed that the pregnancy is also in good condition.
She was discharged from hospital on Friday. She will continue her recovery at home with regular medical check-ups.
Jofré's relatives noted that the officer has worked in the force for approximately three years and is the mother of an 8-year-old girl. During that period she carried out various duties, including arrests, services at sports grounds and additional assignments.
The authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident. In cases of this type, ballistic tests, witness statements and evaluation of firearm handling protocols are decisive in establishing responsibility and ruling out other hypotheses. If the investigation confirms negligence, the case could result in both administrative and criminal consequences for Albarracín.
The case reopens the debate over safety protocols for weapons handling within police stations, especially in areas where administrative functions coexist with the presence of standard-issue weapons. It also raises questions about the protection of officers in situations of greater vulnerability, such as pregnant officers, within police stations.
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