23-year-old transport driver shot dead near Puente Acho in Lima - Peru

Feb 23, 2026
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A 23-year-old bus driver was shot multiple times and killed late on Saturday, February 21, 2026, near Puente Acho in the Rímac district of Lima, Peru. The victim, who worked as a colectivero (shared taxi driver), was struck by at least five bullets during the attack.

According to police reports, the assailants approached and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Authorities secured the area and have launched efforts to identify and locate those responsible. Investigators are reviewing evidence and eyewitness accounts as part of the ongoing inquiry into the killing.