A man was killed early Saturday in the urban zone of Río Piedras, according to the Puerto Rico Police. The incident occurred at 12:23 AM at Calle Del Parque, at its intersection with Calle Padre Capuchinos. According to the preliminary report, the man was wounded at the scene and later taken for medical attention, dying at a hospital whose name was not disclosed.
As of the report, the victim had not been identified. The Criminal Investigations Corps (CIC) of San Juan and the on-duty prosecutor are investigating the case. Police noted that this killing brings the total number of violent deaths recorded so far in 2026 to 288.