Two police officers found dead in Oruro: feminicide followed by suicide under investigation
A sub-lieutenant and a sergeant of the UTOP were found lifeless near Oruro's Ecological Park. Authorities are investigating an alleged feminicide followed by suicide.
Two UTOP officers dead in Oruro with gunshot wounds
A sub-lieutenant and a sergeant of the Bolivian Police were found lifeless on Monday 9 November, around 21:00, in the vicinity of Oruro's Ecological Park, according to El Deber. The victims were identified as Freddy Fernando Pinaya Poma and Glenda Yamina Mamani Vallejos, both members of the Tactical Unit of Police Operations (UTOP).
Residents of the sector alerted the Police after noticing the presence of two apparently lifeless people on the property. Upon arrival, police officers and Fire Brigade personnel confirmed that neither of the two showed signs of life.
The preliminary police report indicates that Pinaya Poma was found with a firearm in one of his hands, whilst Mamani Vallejos was found in a left lateral decubitus position. Both presented wounds apparently caused by gunshot impacts.
Witnesses from the sector reportedly told investigators that they heard an argument between the couple moments before the incident. The preliminary hypothesis suggests that the sub-lieutenant fired on the sergeant and subsequently took his own life, although this sequence must be confirmed through the corresponding investigations.
The case is being investigated under the figure of an alleged feminicide followed by suicide. Personnel from the Special Force to Combat Violence (FELCV), the Police and the Public Ministry intervened at the property for investigative proceedings and the lawful removal of the bodies.
The remains of both officers were transferred to the Institute of Forensic Research (IDIF), where autopsies will be carried out to determine the exact causes of death. Authorities continue gathering evidence to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
Source: El Deber