Lima Shootout: Two Dead, Three Police Injured in Vía Expresa Confrontation

Shootout on Vía Expresa Leaves Two Dead, Three Police Injured in Lince, Peru A dramatic shootout unfolded on Lima's Vía Expresa in the Lince district on Wednesday night, leaving two suspected criminals dead and three national police officers wounded. The incident, captured on video, has sparked renewed concerns about public safety in Peru. The video shows a high-speed police chase culminating in a fierce exchange of gunfire. The suspects, who were reportedly in a stolen car, collided with five other vehicles during their escape. More than 60 shell casings were found at the scene, according to the video's narration. Despite the chaos, no civilians were injured. "Sobrinos, ¿consideran que estamos realmente seguros en nuestro país?" (Nephews, do you think we are really safe in our country?) asks one officer in the video, highlighting the public's anxiety following the incident. One of the deceased criminals is believed to have been involved in the April murder of Sub-Officer Ángel Belleza. The surviving suspect, known only as "Kevin," has an extensive criminal record, including charges of extortion and aggravated robbery. The operation involved intelligence units from Dirincri, Dircoes, Greco, and the SWAT team, who had been tracking the criminal gang for over a month. The arrest of "Kevin" and the details surrounding the shootout underscore the ongoing struggle against crime in Peru.