In a tragic incident occurring on a busy street in José C. Paz, Argentina, a Federal Penitentiary Service officer identified as Alberto Javier Ávalos was shot and killed during an attempted theft. The attack happened Saturday night at the intersection of Gaspar Campos and Route 197, where the victim, who was engaged in a delivery job, had parked his motorcycle at a traffic light. Reports indicate that a group of at least four assailants approached on motorcycles to execute the robbery.

Witnesses and police sources report that Ávalos had a passenger, a woman, who fortunately emerged from the situation unharmed. The attackers, armed and aggressive, took advantage of the officer’s momentary stop to encircle him. This incident underscores not only the risks that delivery workers face in urban environments but also highlights the pervasive issue of motorcycle theft and violent crime in certain districts of Buenos Aires.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident, looking for the assailants who managed to flee the scene. This event has raised concerns about public safety and the increasing number of violent robberies in the area, prompting calls for more effective policing and safety measures for workers who face significant threats while performing their duties in high-risk neighborhoods.