Costa Rica Post

Pura Vida, Every Day
Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025

Triple Homicide in Los Chiles: Couple and Five-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot

A devastating attack near the Nicaragua border claims three lives, including a child, highlighting ongoing security concerns in Costa Rica's Alajuela province.
In a horrifying incident that has sent shockwaves through the local community, a triple homicide occurred in Coquital de Los Chiles, Alajuela province, Costa Rica.

The attack took place at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, leaving two adults and a five-year-old girl dead.

According to reports confirmed by the Costa Rican Red Cross, the victims included a man known for offering motorcycle transportation services, a woman, and a young girl.

Valeria Jiménez, a representative from the Red Cross, stated that upon their arrival, both adults were found without vital signs.

The child, suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach, was urgently transported to the hospital in Los Chiles in critical condition but tragically succumbed to her injuries during emergency surgery.

Initial accounts suggest a violent encounter during which the victims were intercepted and shot by assailants described in conflicting reports.

While preliminary police information indicated that the attackers were on a motorcycle and fled towards Las Nubes de Los Chiles, later reports suggested they traveled in a vehicle and escaped to Pavón de El Amparo.

Investigations by the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) are still underway to ascertain the exact circumstances and identify the perpetrators.

A local resident familiar with the deceased man indicated that he was widely recognized as a motorcycle transporter, implying that he may not have been related to the female victims.

This leads to speculation that he might have been the intended target of the attack.

Scene descriptions noted that the male victim appeared to have attempted to escape from his attackers, as evidenced by his body being discovered past a barbed-wire fence that bordered a nearby private property.

The man suffered gunshot wounds to the shoulder, abdomen, and head, while the two female victims were struck in the abdomen.

This incident marks a grim start to 2025 for the region, representing the first three homicides in Alajuela this year.

Nationwide, Costa Rica has recorded 20 homicides so far, reflecting a slight decrease compared to the same period last year.

Despite the extensive manhunt launched by the local police, the suspects remain at large, underlining the persistent security challenges faced by authorities in maintaining order along the border areas.
Newsletter

Related Articles

0:00
0:00
Close
Five Billionaires on Track to Break One Trillion Dollar Wealth Barrier
Celebrity Responses to California Wildfires: Charity, Criticism, and Controversy
Saprissa Withdraws from Costa Rica's Women's Soccer First Division, Sparking Debate and Concern
Miguel Herrera: Farewell Video from Fox Sports as He Takes on Costa Rica National Team
Controversial Reappointment: Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Names Marta Esquivel as Planning Minister
A Long Battle Ends in Tragedy for Shooting Victim in Costa Rica
Triple Homicide in Los Chiles: Couple and Five-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot
Horacio Elizondo Resigns Irrevocably from Costa Rica's Football Federation Amidst Controversy
Costa Rican Digital Vehicle Licensing Bid Faces Another Setback
Convict Recaptured After Brief Escape from La Reforma Prison Complex
José Giacone: Confident in Saprissa's Enhanced Competitiveness This Season
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Considers Shift to Congressional Leadership
Pope Francis Praises Costa Rican Coffee as the World's Best
Former Honduran General Hospitalized Ahead of Protest Death Trial
Miguel 'Piojo' Herrera Appointed as Costa Rica's National Team Coach
Mónica Taylor Appointed as New President of Costa Rica's Social Security System
Davivienda Acquires Scotiabank's Operations in Latin America
California Wildfires Set to Become Costliest in U.S. History
US Court Ruling Signals Potential Sale of Silk Road's Bitcoin Stash
Leadership Changes Mark New Beginnings in Costa Rica's Public and Private Sectors
Meta Shifts Content Moderation Strategy: Context Notes to Replace Fact-Checking in the U.S.
Costa Rica Closes 2024 with Positive Inflation: Key Price Shifts Analyzed
Cessna Aircraft with Drug Traces Discovered on Clandestine Airstrip in Guanacaste
Tragic Incident as Man Found Dead After Being Swept Away by River in Limón
Elderly Man Severely Burned in Parrita House Fire Blocked by Motorcycle
Elusive Criminal ‘Diablo’ Continues to Evade Capture and Justice
Francisco Rodríguez Transfers from Herediano to Santos de Guápiles
Washington Ortega Embraces Pressure at Alajuelense
Alejandro Bran and Aarón Salazar Eager to Contribute to Alajuelense’s Success
Andrés Carevic Emphasizes Results Above Style at Cartaginés
Chaves Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Increased Emergency Decrees
Óscar Izquierdo Withdraws from PLN Presidential Primary Consideration
Sofía Guillén to Sue TikToker Over False Video Allegations
Mónica Taylor Hernández Appointed as New Head of Costa Rica's Social Security Fund
Understanding Human Metapneumovirus: Recent Outbreaks and WHO's Stance
Costa Rica Unveils Ambitious Mental Health Strategy for the Next Decade
Key Dates Announced for University Admissions at UCR and UNA
Costa Rican White-Faced Monkeys Face Climate Change Impacts
Davivienda's Strategic Expansion: Understanding the Legacy of Grupo Bolívar and the Cortés Family
Nvidia Surpasses Moore's Law: Driving Down AI Costs
Rising Incidents of Property Theft Reflect Larger Security Issues in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's San José Airport to Introduce Electronic Immigration Gates
Safe Landing of Light Aircraft Averts Potential Disaster at Punta Banco
Robert Garbanzo Responds to Allegations from Herediano Defender Keyner Brown
Washington Ortega: The New Guardian of Alajuelense's Goal
Costa Rican Footballer Manfred Ugalde Catches PSG's Eye
Jefry Valverde's Ambitions: Returning to Prominence in Saprissa
Search for Missing Fisherman to Resume on Friday in Costa Rica's Tempisque River
Melania Villalta Sets a New Standard for Online Engagement: Zero Tolerance for Inappropriate Comments
Little Caesars Pizza Chain Seeks Talent Across Multiple Locations
×