Robbery ended when a man was pistol-whipped and the gun discharged, killing a 21-year-old man - Argentina

Jan 20, 2026
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Brutal Crime in Tucumán: Two Underage Suspects Kill Young Man During Robbery

In the Argentine province of Tucumán, two minors aged 16 and 17 have been detained after killing a 21-year-old man during an attempted robbery in the city of Alderetes.

The incident occurred when the suspects approached the victim while riding a motorcycle. One of the attackers got off the vehicle, threatened the young man, and shot him in the head without any apparent resistance from the victim.

The victim, identified as Joaquín Rodrigo Ibarra, was immediately taken by local residents to Hospital Padilla. Despite medical efforts, he later died from his injuries.

Security camera footage from the area enabled authorities to identify and locate the suspects. Both minors were arrested and placed in a juvenile detention center, where they are expected to remain for at least four months while the judicial process continues.

Relatives of the accused have alleged that the minors were subjected to pressure during police procedures. The case has been formally classified as aggravated homicide involving the use of a firearm and remains under judicial investigation.