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Brutal Crime in Quilmes: Man Shot Dead in Motorcycle Theft

A horrifying incident unfolded on Thursday in the Quilmes West neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. An armed motorcycle thief targeted a man riding his motorcycle at a busy intersection. The victim fought back, hitting the assailant with his helmet, but tragically, the criminal retaliated with a fatal shot. The 49-year-old victim, identified as Hernán Damián Costa, succumbed to his injuries despite immediate medical assistance.

The shocking act of violence occurred on the bustling Calchaquí and Jujuy avenues. Costa, riding a white Honda Tornado motorcycle, was caught off guard by the thief, who arrived on a blue Yamaha FZ without a license plate. This accomplice remained on the stolen motorcycle while the assailant approached Costa.

As the thief attempted to start the stolen motorcycle, the presence of passing vehicles, including a line 148 bus, garnered attention from witnesses. Shouts and insults were hurled at the criminal, creating a tense environment.

Seizing an opportunity, Costa struck the assailant with his helmet, causing him to fall to the ground. However, the criminal quickly recovered and fired a fatal shot at Costa’s chest before fleeing on the stolen motorcycle.

The entire incident was captured by a bystander, who recorded the murder on their mobile device. Additionally, a passenger on the line 148 bus also documented the sequence of events as the assault unfolded in front of the stopped vehicle.

Despite the immediate arrival of personnel from the Emergency Medical Care System (SAME) and their efforts to transport the critically injured victim to a nearby hospital, Costa’s condition remained grave. Medical professionals performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers, but sadly, Costa passed away at 6 p.m.

The case is currently under investigation by the Functional Instruction Unit (UFI) 5 of the Judicial Department of Quilmes, led by prosecutor Jorge Saizar. The police have managed to identify two suspects, aged 17 and 19, with one of them already in custody.

Hernán Damián Costa, a 49-year-old resident of Florencio Varela, became another victim of the rampant motorcycle theft epidemic plaguing Quilmes. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the urgency to address the growing insecurity in the area.

For more information and updates on this developing story, stay tuned.

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