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2 African migrants were shot in Peñas Blancas

September 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Apparently, an alleged trafficker shot 2 African men in Peñas Blancas.

According to the Press Office from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), security forces received a report from a group of Africans who were carrying machetes and damaged a vehicle during a fight with a neighbor. They also stoned his house.

Unit 3433 arrived to the place and officers determined that there were 2 injured migrants. They were shot and were treated at La Cruz Clinic and then they were taken to Liberia Hospital.

The suspect is a subject surnamed Chaves and police forces are looking for him.

crhoy.com

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