Events Local 2025-12-22T22:23:17+00:00

Foreigner Killed During Home Invasion in David Chiriquí Panama

A foreigner was killed and two injured during a home invasion in David, Chiriquí, Panama.


Foreigner Killed During Home Invasion in David Chiriquí Panama

Two people were injured in the incident: the romantic partner of the deceased, who was urgently transferred to a hospital center, and a man presumed to be linked to the attempted robbery, who remains in police custody while receiving medical attention. It is reported that the 34-year-old homeowner, apparently a foreigner, was shot and killed during an attempted robbery, and his partner was also injured. Another injured person is the alleged assailant, who was taken under police custody to a nearby medical center for treatment. A terrifying early morning was experienced in Nuevo San Carlitos, David, Chiriquí province, when an alleged robbery attempt ended with one person dead and two injured, one of whom is allegedly involved in the incident. Commissioner Luis Hernández, head of the Chiriquí police zone, assured that the Police and the Public Ministry are investigating the case. The violent incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, December 22, inside a house located in the community of Nuevo San Carlitos, very close to the Santa María La Antigua University (USMA). According to initial reports, the victim was surprised inside his own home by individuals who attempted to rob him. During the struggle, a violent incident erupted, resulting in his death. The Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating.