A Dealer Shot And Killed A 25-Year-Old Man Who Pulled Out A Knife During A Conflict. Costa Rica
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A shocking video revealed on Tuesday has generated great controversy surrounding an incident that occurred in the center of Alajuela.
The images show a merchant, presumably of Chinese origin, who is accused of having shot and killed an alleged assailant outside his business premises, the Minisuper Fecosa, last Sunday, August 25.
The events occurred when, according to the preliminary version of the authorities, a man armed with a knife tried to threaten the merchant, which unleashed a tragic confrontation.
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) is carrying out the corresponding investigations to determine whether it was a case of self-defense or if there was a disproportionate use of force by the merchant.
Mario Zamora, Minister of Security, indicated that the merchant used his firearm in response to what he perceived as an imminent threat of robbery.
"The case is in the hands of the judicial authorities, who will be in charge of clarifying the facts. “It is important to mention that a series of robberies and assaults have been verified in the area,” Zamora said.
According to the OIJ, the alleged offender, identified as a 25-year-old young man, allegedly started an argument with the merchant before pulling out a knife.
At that moment, the owner of the store, who apparently had a legal permit to carry weapons, fired several times at the alleged assailant.
Esteban Ruiz, a security specialist, said that in a situation like this, where there is a close-range confrontation between a person armed with a knife and another with a firearm, both parties run a significant risk.
“At a distance of seven meters, both the one wielding a knife and the one with a firearm can cause harm to each other. You cannot assume that one person is more dangerous than the other just because of the type of weapon they use,” explained Ruiz.
The neighbors of the detained businessman described him as a calm, hard-working, family-oriented person, which has generated a debate in the community about the use of force in threatening situations.
The alleged assailant, identified as Jiménez, received several shots in the chest and arms.
Although he tried to get away, he could only take a few steps before collapsing. The Red Cross paramedics who arrived at the scene were unable to do anything to save his life.
The businessman was arrested by the authorities and placed at the disposal of the Prosecutor's Office, where his legal situation will be defined in the coming days.
The case has raised questions about security, self-defense, and the use of firearms in the protection of businesses in Costa Rica, issues that will now be under public scrutiny as the investigation progresses.
The images show a merchant, presumably of Chinese origin, who is accused of having shot and killed an alleged assailant outside his business premises, the Minisuper Fecosa, last Sunday, August 25.
The events occurred when, according to the preliminary version of the authorities, a man armed with a knife tried to threaten the merchant, which unleashed a tragic confrontation.
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) is carrying out the corresponding investigations to determine whether it was a case of self-defense or if there was a disproportionate use of force by the merchant.
Mario Zamora, Minister of Security, indicated that the merchant used his firearm in response to what he perceived as an imminent threat of robbery.
"The case is in the hands of the judicial authorities, who will be in charge of clarifying the facts. “It is important to mention that a series of robberies and assaults have been verified in the area,” Zamora said.
According to the OIJ, the alleged offender, identified as a 25-year-old young man, allegedly started an argument with the merchant before pulling out a knife.
At that moment, the owner of the store, who apparently had a legal permit to carry weapons, fired several times at the alleged assailant.
Esteban Ruiz, a security specialist, said that in a situation like this, where there is a close-range confrontation between a person armed with a knife and another with a firearm, both parties run a significant risk.
“At a distance of seven meters, both the one wielding a knife and the one with a firearm can cause harm to each other. You cannot assume that one person is more dangerous than the other just because of the type of weapon they use,” explained Ruiz.
The neighbors of the detained businessman described him as a calm, hard-working, family-oriented person, which has generated a debate in the community about the use of force in threatening situations.
The alleged assailant, identified as Jiménez, received several shots in the chest and arms.
Although he tried to get away, he could only take a few steps before collapsing. The Red Cross paramedics who arrived at the scene were unable to do anything to save his life.
The businessman was arrested by the authorities and placed at the disposal of the Prosecutor's Office, where his legal situation will be defined in the coming days.
The case has raised questions about security, self-defense, and the use of firearms in the protection of businesses in Costa Rica, issues that will now be under public scrutiny as the investigation progresses.
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