Man shot twice during robbery in northern Santa Cruz
Two men on a motorbike robbed a man in the early morning near the Sevilla condominiums. The victim received gunshot wounds to the abdomen and shoulder and was admitted to a private clinic.
Armed robbery leaves one seriously wounded in northern Santa Cruz
Security cameras recorded a violent robbery in the northern zone of Santa Cruz de la Sierra during the early hours of Saturday, 7 November, according to El Deber. The footage shows the victim walking along the pavement when two men on a motorcycle approach and one of them dismounts the vehicle to intercept him.
The incident occurred after midnight, in the vicinity of the Sevilla condominiums, near avenue G77+China. The man had left his home towards a nearby shop when he was surprised by the attackers.
The victim attempted to flee, but was caught. During the struggle, the assailant seized his belongings and shot him on two occasions. When the man fell to the ground, the attacker shot him again. Despite his wounds, the victim managed to leave the scene.
Police indicated that the man received one gunshot wound to the abdomen and another to the shoulder. He was taken to a private clinic in the capital city of Santa Cruz, where he is receiving medical attention. The authorities activated search operations to identify and capture those responsible.
Source: El Deber