The tranquility of some inhabitants of Villa Luzuriaga, in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was interrupted for a shooting carried out by two criminals and a uniformed Police officer.
Security camera images captured the moment in which the uniformed man was preparing to get on his motorcycle, which was parked in front of a house.
SHOOTING: A City police officer was shot twice by criminals when he resisted having his motorcycle stolen, in an event that occurred in Villa Luzuriaga, La Matanza district. pic.twitter.com/PUWBVhQKcC
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Seconds later, two thugs who were also riding a motorcycle They stopped next to him and threatened him with a firearm.
At that moment, the officer moved away to draw his pistol, but the criminals shot him. After falling to the ground, the police officer also fired his weapon. It is unknown if it hit them, but it is presumed that they were injured.
The victim of this attempted robbery was left lying on the pavement and bleeding. The uniformed man was taken to a medical center where he is receiving care.
Source: https://www.noticiascaracol.com/mundo/policia-resulto-herido-tras-enfrentarse-a-tiros-con-criminales-que-intentaron-robarlo-rg10
