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Woman Found Dead With a Gunshot Wound in a Truck in Isabela

Published Jul 6, 2026, 7:44 AM ASTvia Primera Hora

At a glance

  • A woman’s body was found inside a vehicle in Isabela with a gunshot wound to the head
  • The incident is being investigated as a suspected suicide attempt
  • Resources are available for those in need, including the Línea PAS and the national suicide prevention and crisis line

Why this matters: Puerto Rico has seen a need for mental health support and crisis resources.

The Puerto Rico Police are investigating the death of a woman found inside a vehicle in Isabela. The incident was reported around 6:00 AM on Monday in the La Mina sector of the Bejucos neighborhood. According to preliminary reports, a 911 call alerted authorities to a suspected suicide attempt.

Upon arrival, officers found the woman’s body inside a white Toyota Tacoma truck with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim has not been identified. The Criminal Investigation Corps (CIC) is investigating the scene.

This incident involves a discussion of suicide, and resources are available for those in need, including the Línea PAS at 1-800-981-0023 or 911, and the national suicide prevention and crisis line in the US at 988.

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SourcePrimera Hora

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