In the department of Rivera, seven minors were charged and sentenced to socio-educational measures after his participation in various episodes of violence, which included beatings, death threats and the use of a pit bull dog to attack the victims. The events have caused consternation in the community and have led to a rapid response from the authorities.
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Last Friday, an incident was reported where a 25-year-old man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds to an arm and leg, in addition to suffering multiple trauma and a lung contusion.
The victim stated that he was attacked by a group of young people, who, in addition to shooting him, beat him and attacked him with a pit bull dog.
The Rivera Police Headquarters, in a statement, detailed that the attacks included not only direct physical violence, but also the use of firearms and death threats. The investigation, which was supported by security videos, resulted in several raids in the Mandubí neighborhood, where 10 minors and four adults were detained.
After the corresponding hearings, seven minors – two aged 15, two aged 16 and three aged 17 – received sentences that included six months of deprivation of liberty at the National Institute for Adolescent Social Inclusion (Inisa). After serving this initial sentence, The young people will face another eight months under socio-educational measures in freedom. They were found guilty of serious injuries, personal injury and conspiracy to commit a crime.
In addition, an 18-year-old man was sentenced to 20 months in prison, while another 19-year-old man faces a two-year prison sentence, with additional charges for private violence and carrying a firearm in public places.
This group is also linked to other violent incidents in the region, including attacks and threats to other residents, according to police sources consulted by ‘El País’.
EL PAÍS (GDA) / Uruguay
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