13-year-old teenager dies after armed robbery attempt on police officer in Malvín Norte, Montevideo
A police officer repelled an assault in Montevideo and killed a teenager aged 13; the second attacker, 20, was hospitalised with gunshot wounds.
Teenager shot after attacking police officer on Isla de Gaspar and Menorca
According to telenoche.com.uy, a 13-year-old teenager died and a 20-year-old man was admitted to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds after attempting to rob a police officer on Isla de Gaspar and Menorca streets in the Malvín Norte neighbourhood of Montevideo.
The incident occurred around 23:30 on Monday. According to police information, two men intercepted the officer as he was returning home after completing service 222. One pointed a firearm at him whilst the other stole his motorcycle.
The police officer identified himself as such and fired six shots with his service weapon. One of the attackers fell wounded a few metres from the location; the other fled on the stolen motorcycle.
Medical emergency services arrived at the scene and confirmed the death of the 13-year-old minor. In parallel, another police team was alerted to a 20-year-old man with gunshot wounds and transferred him to Pasteur Hospital, where he was admitted. This individual was identified as one of those under investigation in the case.
The Scientific Police examined the scene and located six spent shell casings. Investigators will also review records from public and private surveillance cameras.
The Homicide Prosecutor's Office ordered the withdrawal of the police officer's service weapon for examination. The investigation seeks to determine the precise circumstances of the incident and establish whether the deceased teenager was carrying a real firearm or a replica.
Source: Google News UY — Montevideo