In the north of Lima, specifically in Huaura, a shooting attack once again put concerns about the increase in violence on the table. urban violence in the country. This event occurred last Thursday, January 16, in front of the Pedro Portillo Silva school, where a young man was on the verge of losing his life after being attacked with eight shots by a stranger.
The images captured by security cameras They show the exact moment of the attack. In them, it is observed how a motorcycle stops in front of the educational institution and an armed subject begins to shoot without hesitation. The victim, who was leaning against a wall, managed to react immediately, dodging the shots while running in search of shelter.
The Peruvian National Police (PNP) arrived at the scene to cordon off the area and collect the bullet casings. According to witnesses, the attackers escaped on the same motorcycle on which they arrived, which made their immediate capture difficult. Sources close to the case have indicated that the attack could be related to disputes linked to land traffickinga problem that severely affects this region and that, according to experts, has worsened with the arrival of large-scale projects, such as the announced megaport.
“Land trafficking is an issue that continues to grow in this area of the country. The gangs not only seek to take over property, but they charge quotas and extort those who try to resist,” said a police source consulted by ATV. This panorama is part of a broader trend that includes the proliferation of criminal organizations, whose activity is combined with common crimes, generating an environment of generalized insecurity.
He Huaura case It is not an isolated incident. In Huacho, a nearby district, a similar attack was recorded in which a house was shot at in the early morning by unknown assailants. On this occasion, the owner of the house declared that he had no ties to illegal works or businesses, but that he had still received threats and demands for money from extortionists. “I want to live in peace. I no longer work, but they demand S/ 20,000 from me. I just want this to end,” said the affected person.
The accumulation of these cases has led local authorities to consider declaring an emergency in the area, as a measure to confront the increase in crime. However, so far no concrete actions have been announced by the institutions in charge of guaranteeing public safety.
Security specialists agree that the authorities’ response has been insufficient. The lack of preventive patrols, a limited number of troops and inaction on previous complaints are some of the factors that allow these situations to be repeated frequently. Furthermore, the perception of impunity prevails, since criminals usually escape without major consequences due to the lack of strategies for their capture.
“The new police chief does not give statements and asks Lima for authorization to answer questions. This reflects an absence of leadership and a disconnection with the needs of the region,” criticized an expert on security issues interviewed by local media.
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