Piura School Under Attack: Extortionists Fire Shots, Demand Meeting

Piura School Shooting: Extortionists Target Reconstruction Project A shooting incident at the Almirante Miguel Grau school in Piura, Peru, has prompted an investigation into a possible extortion attempt. On the night of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, unidentified individuals fired multiple shots at the school's main gate. Police found bullet impacts as evidence at the scene. According to neighbors, the perpetrators were on a motorcycle. A threatening note was left at the scene, signed "Los Ingertos Nueva Generacion." The note demanded communication with the engineer overseeing the school's reconstruction, which began just two weeks prior. "This is because of the work being done at the Almirante Miguel Grau school," the note stated. "We want to communicate with you. Otherwise, the lead is for you." The school has suspended classes until Monday. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the perpetrators. The incident underscores the challenges faced in school infrastructure projects and the need for enhanced security measures.