A 32-year-old police officer died in the city of Rosario after being struck by a shot fired by a colleague during the handling of a firearm. Subofficer Osías Ippolito was hit by a bullet in the abdomen while he was on duty in the Parque Casas neighborhood, accompanied by two officers and a civilian.
According to initial investigations, it is believed that the shot occurred when Alejandro P., a member of the Radio Electric Command, was handling a pistol. After the incident, the accused transported Ippolito in his Chevrolet Aveo to Alberdi Hospital, but he was later taken to Eva Perón Hospital, where he unfortunately passed away hours later. Meanwhile, Alejandro P.'s vehicle was placed under the custody of the 10th Police Station.
Homicide Prosecutor Valeria Piazza Iglesias is in charge of the investigation, with assistance from the Judicial Division. In relation to this tragic event, the prosecutor's office is working to clarify the precise circumstances surrounding the death of Subofficer Osías Ippolito.
