Buenos Aires, Dec. 8 (NA) – A security camera captured the moment when City Police officer Carlos Peloso killed young Juan Manuel De Vitto during an altercation in the Buenos Aires town of Morón, after the officer had run over a relative of the victim hours earlier.
The incident, which occurred this past weekend, has caused a significant stir due to the sequence of events that began with Peloso causing an accident by hitting José Luis Zárate, who is hospitalized in serious condition.
The officer fled the scene and later turned himself in at the police station after being on the run for several hours. Ten blocks away, they managed to intercept him, and at that moment, Peloso drew his service weapon, fired several shots, and instantly killed Juan Manuel.
For the third time, the former officer attempted to flee, but he was detained minutes later after a chase that ended in the central area of Morón.
Peloso's detention. Photo: Agencia NA
Noticias Argentinas agency gained access to the video showing the moment chaos erupted and the former officer began shooting.
Immediately, Peloso was removed from the City Police force. Prior to his arrest, he was serving at the 9B Neighborhood Police Station of the City Police, with jurisdiction in the Liniers neighborhood.
The officer remains in custody and on Sunday refused to make a statement, while regarding Zárate's health, he continues to be hospitalized in the intensive care unit.
