A 35-year-old worker suffered facial wounds requiring 20 stitches and fractures to three teeth, allegedly after being attacked by a coworker at the Indumed factory on PR-189 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. According to the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, the incident occurred Wednesday at around 7:46 PM. The victim said he had an argument with another employee, who allegedly struck him in the face with a metal lock.
The man was taken to an area hospital, where a doctor confirmed the injuries and performed the necessary stitches. Agent Arnaldo Rivera, of the Caguas district, initially investigated the case, which was referred to the Assault Division of the Criminal Investigations Corps (CIC). Technical Services personnel documented the wounds with photographs. Police asked anyone with information to call 787-343-2020.