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Young Man Shot in Camuy

Published Oct 4, 2026, 9:20 AM ASTvia Primera Hora

Why this matters: The shooting in Camuy puts a spotlight on gun violence in Puerto Rico’s northern towns, affecting local communities and residents like the 21-year-old victim from Quebradillas.

A 21-year-old man was shot in Camuy early Sunday morning. Puerto Rico Police officers were alerted through the 9-1-1 emergency system at 6:24 AM about a person shot on PR-113 highway in the Piedra Gorda neighborhood. According to the victim, a resident of Quebradillas, he was walking when a vehicle approached and someone shot him several times.

The man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital, where his condition was described as stable. Agent Norberto Soto Rodríguez initially investigated and referred the case to the Arecibo CIC, and Agent Alexander Irizarry Astor will continue the investigation.

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