A shooting death was reported last night outside a residence on Arnedo Street in the Valencia neighborhood of Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. According to preliminary information, the 9-1-1 Emergency System received a call alerting authorities to a gunshot victim. Responding officers found a wounded man, who was transported by paramedics via ambulance to a hospital for treatment.
He later died at the hospital from his injuries. El Vocero reported the victim was 29 years old; police have not publicly identified him. Agents from the Homicide Division of the Criminal Investigation Corps (CIC) in San Juan, along with the on-duty prosecutor, took charge of the investigation.
Authorities said more information would be released later. The public is urged to call 787-343-2020 with any information that could help solve the case, or to contact police via Twitter at @PRPDNoticias or Facebook at www.facebook.com/prpdgov.