Man Shot in Punta Negra Village  

A man was shot while at home in the otherwise quiet village of Punta Negra in the Toledo District. The incident left the victim in stable condition and police are looking for the suspect. Investigators shared with the media today that Dion Garoy reported that the assailant literally kicked down the door to his house and then shot him. At this point, he said, police have no motive for the attack.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Saturday, the thirty-first of August 2024, Dion Garoy reported that he was at Punta Negra when he heard someone knocking on his door. The person then stamped open his door and produced a handgun and shot him to the leg. He ran off; the person fired more shots at him, but he managed to escape. He then visited the Punta Negra Police Station where he made his report. We are seeking one known suspect for this shooting incident.”