A under 16 years was assassinated this Thursday night in The Cistern, in the southern sector of the Metropolitan region.

According to the preliminary information provided by residents of the sector, a private vehicle came to the side of a multi-court located at the intersection of Calle 3 with Sergio Ceppi, in the capital commune.

After stopping for a moment, a group of strangers lowered the minor from the car and then shot him, seriously injuring him in the abdomen.

The victim was transferred to the Barros Luco Hospital, place where he finally died despite medical efforts.

Carabineros de La Cisterna personnel arrived at the site of the event to adopt the procedure, together with officials from the Investigative Police, who carried out expert reports to find those responsible for the homicide.

The deceased would have domicile in the city of Conception.

Jaime Sepúlveda | RBB