Desamparados Shooting Leaves Man Dead with 93 Bullet Casings Recovered
An unidentified man, aged between 30 and 40, was shot multiple times in a violent incident in Alajuela.
On May 6, 2025, a violent shooting in El Erizo, Desamparados, Alajuela, resulted in the death of an unidentified man.
Authorities confirmed the recovery of 93 spent bullet casings from the scene, indicating the severity of the incident.
Judicial press offices reported that the victim was approached by several assailants who shot him repeatedly without any prior interaction.
The victim, described as being between 30 and 40 years old, sustained multiple gunshot wounds, with injuries noted on the left side of his back, a glute, the right thigh, the head, and the left forearm, illustrating the brutality of the assault.
Following the shooting, the assailants fled the scene and remain at large.
The investigation by the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) is ongoing, with efforts to collect ballistic evidence as part of their inquiry.
This incident reflects the growing concern over violence in Alajuela, which is identified as the fourth most violent province in Costa Rica.
In the first five months of 2025, the province has recorded 38 homicides out of the 308 reported across the country.
The ongoing violence poses challenges for law enforcement and community safety in the region.
Authorities confirmed the recovery of 93 spent bullet casings from the scene, indicating the severity of the incident.
Judicial press offices reported that the victim was approached by several assailants who shot him repeatedly without any prior interaction.
The victim, described as being between 30 and 40 years old, sustained multiple gunshot wounds, with injuries noted on the left side of his back, a glute, the right thigh, the head, and the left forearm, illustrating the brutality of the assault.
Following the shooting, the assailants fled the scene and remain at large.
The investigation by the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) is ongoing, with efforts to collect ballistic evidence as part of their inquiry.
This incident reflects the growing concern over violence in Alajuela, which is identified as the fourth most violent province in Costa Rica.
In the first five months of 2025, the province has recorded 38 homicides out of the 308 reported across the country.
The ongoing violence poses challenges for law enforcement and community safety in the region.
