Man Gunned Down in Trujillo: Illegal Mining Link Investigated

Man Shot Dead Near Trujillo's Ovalo Grau; Suspect Linked to Illegal Mining A man was fatally shot on Saturday night near Ovalo Grau in Trujillo, Peru, in an incident that has sparked a police investigation. Initial reports suggest the victim, whose name has not yet been released, had connections to the illegal mining activities in the Pataz region. "The attack was carried out by sicarios on motorcycles," stated a witness who requested anonymity. "They fired several shots and then fled the scene." Police have identified Pedro Felipe Castro Mendez, also known as "Sheriff," as a person of interest. He was apprehended in a white car with license plate T5QQ018. Authorities believe Mendez is involved in land trafficking and may have links to the illegal mining operation in Pataz. The investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges posed by illegal mining in Peru and its links to organized crime. The police are working to bring those responsible for this tragic event to justice.