Published Aug 24, 2026, 11:44 AM ASTvia Primera Hora
A man was shot and injured on the morning of August 24 in Ponce, according to the police press office. The incident occurred at kilometer 2.9 of PR-10, and a 911 call was received at 8:15 AM reporting a gunshot wound.
The man was taken to a local hospital for medical attention, but his identity and condition are currently unknown. The Ponce Criminal Investigation Corps (CIC) will continue investigating the incident.
In context (787daily, from public data)
487serious crimes logged by Ponce police
Island-wide: 14,727
Ponce police logged 487 serious crimes, January 1 – September 30, 2026, of 14,727 island-wide