Contract killers broke in during one day chocolatey Christmas in the city center of Sausal, in the district of Chicama, province of Ascope, in FreedomThe result was the death of city councilor Elena Rojas and at least seven injuries, most of them children. The attack, carried out in the middle of a children’s event, caused panic and shock in the community, which is still trying to understand the brutality of the event.
The attack occurred on Thursday afternoon as scores of minors and their families gathered to celebrate the start of Christmas. According to witness statements and the regional emergency center report, those responsible for the attack were on a motorcycle and opened fire on those present, resulting in a stampede and several deaths from firearms. According to police authorities and residents of the sector, the main target of the attack would have been Councilor Elena Rojas.
After the shooting, the gunmen fled in an unknown direction, leaving behind wounded minors and adults desperate to help them. SAMU ambulances and local health units were at the scene to transport the injured to various hospitals in the area. The rapid response allowed for immediate treatment of the victims, but failed to save the councilor’s life or prevent the fragile health condition of several affected children.
The children’s party was taking place in Sausal as part of the Christmas celebrations organized by the city administration when two armed people broke in on a motorcycle. They took advantage of that Diversion According to neighbors and witnesses, some of those present opened fire in the middle of a children’s show, mostly aimed at the Chicama City Council. National Police of Peru. The attack turned the event into a scene of terror and caused panic and chaos among the gathered families.
After the attack, the criminals fled in an unknown direction while the victims were scattered screaming and crying. This emerges from the report from the Regional Emergency Operations Center (COER). seven people were injuredIncidentally, in several cases, minors who were waiting in line to receive their gifts. Immediately, ambulance SAMU They went to the scene and transferred the injured to various local health centers, giving priority to those with more serious gunshot wounds.
According to the police, a special team is the National Police He arrived immediately to collect evidence and begin the search for the attackers who have created a climate of terror in Ascope Province and the Chicama Valley in recent weeks. Local and regional authorities called for a stronger state presence amid the increase in violent events in the middle of the Christmas season, pointing out that “no minimum security guarantees were provided,” according to civil defense officials.
The city council Elena Rojas MayorThe 65-year-old was the central target of this attack. After suffering multiple gunshot wounds, those present immediately helped her and rushed her to the nearest health center. However, he arrived without vital signs; The doctor on duty could only declare his death. According to local reports Rojas could not bear the severity of the injuries sustained during the journey Direction Casa Grande Hospital.
“We strongly and categorically condemn these criminal acts that grieve our region and endanger the peaceful coexistence and security of the population. We recognize and appreciate the quick intervention of the citizens as well as the employees of the Ascope Comprehensive Health Network and SAMU,” the municipality of Chicama District wrote in a statement.
Among those present, four children have serious injuries and remain in hospital under close medical monitoring with a guarded prognosis. In total, five of the seven injured were taken to hospital Trujillo Regional Hospital Thanks to the use of SAMU ambulances, the remaining two can continue to receive inpatient treatment at Casa Grande Hospital EsSalud. Given the scale of the attack, the rapid response of emergency services was crucial in order to provide the necessary care.
An official statement said: Ministry of Health reported: “Seven injured people, mostly minors, are being treated in health facilities in the region. The Minsa, EsSalud and Geresa La Libertad are monitoring the situation to provide the necessary support if necessary.” The facility reiterated its commitment to caring for the victims and supporting their families during this time of pain.
Authorities continue to investigate the motive for the attack on the city council and the intrusion of hitmen into public events under the watchful eye of the community, which is demanding answers and better protection against the crime wave that is plaguing La Libertad.
He Ministry of the Interior reported that the National Police has deployed its entire operational and intelligence force to find the perpetrators of the armed attack that claimed the life of councilor Elena Rojas Alcalde in the district Chicama. Following the incident, authorities conducted a “screening plan” in the area to immediately begin procedures and expedite the identification, location and arrest of the criminals.
“The Interior Ministry reiterates its commitment to act decisively and within the law until those responsible are brought to justice,” said an official statement from the institution. Authorities assured that all police resources are focused on solving this case and ensuring that the culprits face the appropriate legal consequences.
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