OIJ officer kills man who tried to rob him
November 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) An officer with the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ)’s homicide section, identified by the last name Gonzalez, shot and killed a man who attempted to rob him in Corazón de Jesús in Aserri.
The incident occurred around 8pm last night, when the officer was stopped by two men riding on a motorcycle, at least one of which was apparently armed.
Gonzalez apparently opened fire in self-defense, hitting one of the suspects in the thorax.
The Red Cross said the man died at the scene. Authorities located a .22 caliber weapon near the body.
Authorities are attempting to locate the other suspect.
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