Grupo armado asesina a dos militares y dos policías en Aragua
Hombres que portaban armas de guerra asesinaron a dos militares y a dos policías en el sector Tomborón, municipio Lamas del estado Aragua. El hecho ocurrió este viernes 19 de diciembre en horas del mediodía en una zona que es catalogada como de extrema peligrosidad.
TL;DR
- Four law enforcement officials, including military and police personnel, were killed in an armed attack in Tomborón, Aragua.
- The attack involved individuals armed with AR-15 rifles, with projectiles penetrating the officers' bulletproof vests.
- Three officers died at the scene, while a fourth, an inspector, died after being wounded.
- A later operation resulted in a shootout with the 'Mamá Osa' GEDO, leading to the death of Enrique Nieves (Potro Loco).
- Nieves was allegedly implicated in the killings and was found with a stolen Glock pistol belonging to one of the deceased officers.
- The officers were reportedly conducting preventive patrols, but an alternative version suggests they were providing private security for a chicken cargo.
- Local residents, fearing reprisal, suggest that many operational farms in the area belong to high-ranking military officials and have enhanced security.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine if the incident was a direct confrontation with gangs or an ambush related to cargo escort.
- The article notes the hostile environment for journalism in Venezuela.