In the René Favaloro Sud neighborhood, two teenage criminals were arrested after an attack in which a 14-year-old minor was injured
The case was classified as "resistance to robbery," and it will be assessed whether there was excessive use of force. The prosecutor in charge assigned the Judicial Brigade to the case and is awaiting the results of ballistic and motorcycle examinations. Meanwhile, the provincial government has deployed reinforcements in the area to prevent similar incidents.
Shortly after the incident, two of the teenagers involved in the attempted robbery were located and arrested. Both remain in police custody pending transfer to the Juvenile Justice system. The investigation is ongoing to clarify their exact roles, verify whether they were armed, and determine if they fired during the attack.
It was reported that the police officer did not sustain serious injuries and continues to cooperate with the investigation. Judicial authorities have already collected witness statements and are analyzing security camera footage from the area to reconstruct the sequence of the attempted assault. No details regarding formal charges have been disclosed so far.
Following the incident, the Police launched an operation in the area to apprehend the perpetrators of the attempted robbery. The other three suspects fled the scene and remain at large, while searches are being conducted toward the southwest of Córdoba. The case is being investigated by the local prosecutor's office, which is seeking to determine whether the officer's actions constitute self-defense.
The injured 14-year-old was admitted in critical condition to the intensive care unit at the Hospital de Niños. Official sources indicated that he sustained a single gunshot wound to the abdominal area. His prognosis remains guarded, and he is accompanied by his family at the medical center.
