Brutal crime in Córdoba: a 15-year-old boy was killed, and authorities are searching for two fugitive minors
A 15-year-old boy was murdered in the city of San Francisco, Córdoba
porEditorial Team
Argentina
The attack occurred in San Francisco after an argument. The victim was stabbed and died at the hospital
A 15-year-old teenager was murdered this Thursday afternoon in the Las 800 neighborhood of San Francisco, in the northeast of Córdoba province. The incident occurred in a public area, in the vicinity of Río Pinto passage at 800. According to police sources, the young man was stabbed in the chest during an argument.
Initial information indicates that the attack resulted from a previous conflict between those involved. The victim received a stab wound with a knife and was left seriously injured. Witnesses state that, after the attack, the assailants quickly fled the scene.
The minor was urgently taken to Iturraspe Hospital, where doctors tried to stabilize him. However, the chest wound proved fatal despite their efforts. The victim died within minutes of being admitted to the medical center.
El menor fue trasladado de urgencia al Hospital Iturraspe, donde terminó falleciendo.
Authorities search for two minors already identified by the Police
San Justo Departmental authorities confirmed that the alleged perpetrators are also minors. Both have already been identified and a lockdown operation was set up. Authorities are working to locate them in the coming hours.
The case is being investigated by the San Francisco Duty Prosecutor's Office. The initial charge is "simple homicide", although aggravating factors are not ruled out. The circumstances of the attack are still under analysis, with key testimonies ongoing.
Residents of the area expressed concern about the rise in violence among teenagers. They point out that conflicts between youth groups are increasingly frequent. They demand greater police presence and sustained preventive measures.
El Ministerio Público continúa trabajando con equipos especializados en violencia juvenil.
Insecurity and violence among teenagers
The case once again highlights the problem of violence among minors in different parts of the province. According to judicial sources, this type of incident has become more frequent in recent years. Investigations aim to identify common patterns in these types of attacks.
San Francisco is not immune to such situations, which are also recorded in other localities. Police reported that they will intensify preventive patrols in the area. The Public Prosecutor's Office continues to work with specialized teams on youth violence.
El hecho está siendo investigado por la Fiscalía de Turno de San Francisco.
