Security Guard Who Shot And Killed Attacker in Self Defense Set Free
The security guard that shot and killed a mugger Tuesday morning turned himself and his gun in to the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ), who determined that the man acted in self defense and decided not to charge him.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning when a group of armed individuals attempted to attack several people who waiting a bus at the stop in front of the Huyndai dealership in La Uruca, when the unidentified security guard, who was one of the intended victims, fought back in a hail of gunfire.

One of the assailants was struck by a bullet and was dead on the scene and one of the female passengers was taken to hospital after being hit in the leg by a stray bullet.

According to the investigation, the OIJ determined that 21 year old, Jerry García Anchia, who had a history of theft, was shot during the robbery attempt.

As the shootout between the security guard and the assailant broke out, everyone scattered and fled the scene, including the security guard, who yesterday decided to give himself in to the OIJ.

OIJ authorities, reviewing the evidence and testimony by witnesses, determined that the security guard acted in self defense when the assailants brandished weapons and let the security guard free and without any charges since all he was doing was defending himself and ran from the scene fearing reprisals from the other assailants who are still at large.

Last week, a group of visitors to Costa Rica on a cruise ship who were taking a day tour of the port city of Limón overpowered their attacker who was killed by one of the tourists.

The chief of the Fuerza Pública in Limón said the tourist had acted in self defense and following the investigation by Judicial officials, was released and allowed back onto the cruise ship and no charges laid.

The incident prompted the government to announce new security measures at the both the Caribbean and Pacifica ports, especially at the time cruise ships are docked.