A minor with a criminal record murdered a young man during an attempted robbery in La Matanza.

The province of Buenos Aires, governed by the ultra-Kirchnerist Axel Kicillof, is sinking into an unprecedented security crisis. This time, violence struck again in La Matanza, where Luis Gabriel Quinteros, 32 years old, was brutally murdered by motorcycle thieves while trying to prevent a robbery.

The main suspect is a 16-year-old minor with an extensive criminal record, who, despite his background, remained free thanks to the lenient justice system.

The teenager's arrest, identified as "Pepo", occurred after six raids conducted by the Bonaerense Police. Among the seized evidence were a jacket and a black helmet that were allegedly used in the crime.

According to police sources, the young killer has an alarming criminal history: in December 2023, he was arrested for resisting authority and possession of a firearm; in January 2023, for weapon abuse; and in January 2021, for aggravated robbery with a weapon. However, thanks to the lenient system and the negligence of the Buenos Aires government, he remained on the streets.

The homicide occurred on Friday at 8:30 PM at the corner of Coronel Lynch and Illia. Two criminals on a motorcycle attempted to steal another vehicle when Quinteros and his friends confronted them to prevent the robbery.

In response, the assailants opened fire. The victim was shot in the abdomen, was rushed to Paroissien Hospital, and died at 3 AM on Saturday.

Outraged by the impunity and growing insecurity, the residents of San Justo protested on Saturday in front of the local police station to demand justice. "They shot because they are killers and are prepared for it," denounced Claudia, the victim's cousin.

She also called for a march demanding security: "We no longer know how to ask for help. We need you to support us, we can't live in fear while they are freer than we are".

This is not an isolated case. Two months ago, in the same locality, motorcycle thieves murdered Hilda Tello, a 45-year-old woman who was traveling on a bus of line 174. The criminals shot at the vehicle while attempting to rob a neighbor, also injuring his 8-year-old daughter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires residents die at the hands of repeat offenders, the Kirchnerist governor Kicillof continues to avoid taking responsibility for the situation.