Two Venezuelans Injured in Barber Shop Shooting in Cabrero

Two Venezuelan men in irregular immigration status were shot inside a barbershop on Los Guindos Street in Cabrero, Bío Bío, on Friday. The victims, who are relatives of the shop owner, survived the attack and remain in stable condition under medical observation at the Hospital of Los Ángeles.

The Armed Attack on Los Guindos Street

The shooting occurred when an unidentified assailant entered the barbershop and fired at least five rounds without warning. According to Commissioner Pablo López of the Los Ángeles Homicide Brigade, the attacker extracted a firearm from his clothing and opened fire before fleeing the scene. He noted that the shooter acted without mediation of provocation and suddenly. The victims were immediately transported to the local emergency center (SAR) in Cabrero before being transferred to the hospital for specialized care. The victims sustained injuries to the abdomen and legs but are currently out of danger. Commissioner López confirmed that both victims are adults.

Investigation Into the Double Attempted Homicide

The identity of the assailant remains unknown. Captain José Navarrete Medel of the local Subcomisaría stated that the victims reported having no prior knowledge or connection to the individual who carried out the attack. The barbershop owner confirmed via social media that while the victims were injured, they are recovering, stating, my father and brother did not run with the same luck, but now they are out of risk.

Concurrent Police Operations in Cabrero

On the same day as the barbershop shooting, authorities conducted a separate police operation in the Jardines del Alto sector of Cabrero. Following reports of gunfire in the area around 9:00 a.m., Carabineros arrested seven individuals, all Chilean nationals. The charges include illegal possession of firearms, trespassing, and the possession of a vehicle reported stolen in the commune of Hualqui. Police seized two pistols with modified magazines and a revolver linked to a robbery in Tomeco, Yumbel. While the proximity of the two incidents has drawn public attention, authorities have not yet confirmed a direct link between the morning operation and the afternoon shooting at the barbershop. Following the morning operation, the Prosecutor’s Office instructed the OS9 of Carabineros and Labocar to continue the investigative efforts.

Safety and Legal Considerations for Business Owners

The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with the PDI and the OS9 of Carabineros continuing their search for the perpetrator. Local police have continued to urge citizens to monitor official channels, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on national and Greater Concepción contingencies.