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Shooting in Panama bar leaves one dead, two injured

A shooting in a bar in Panama leaves one dead and two injured. Police have detained the assailant; authorities are investigating the motive.


Shooting in Panama bar leaves one dead, two injured

In Panama, one person was killed and two were injured in a shooting at a bar. The incident occurred in the El Empalme district, Bocas del Toro province, near the Mini Super El Parque. According to Police Commissioner Jorge Bryant, the incident happened early Wednesday morning. For unknown reasons, a fight broke out among several people, during which a man drew a firearm and fired multiple shots. At the sound of the gunshots, those present ran for their lives. Police officers who were patrolling the area arrived at the scene and captured the assailant as he attempted to flee, while the injured were transported to a nearby medical center. One of the injured died at the Changuinola Hospital, where he was taken in an attempt to save his life, but it was in vain. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the motive.

"Suddenly, for unknown reasons, a fight broke out among several people, during which a man drew a firearm and fired multiple shots."