Franco Correa Robles, a 43-year-old merchant, has regained his freedom after being charged with homicide following an incident where he killed a thief by running him over during a pursuit in Las Heras, Mendoza. The decision to release him was made by the Public Prosecutor's Office while the investigation continues. The prosecutor, Andrea Lazo, has provisionally charged Robles with simple homicide for acting in excess of lawful self-defense, a charge that is potentially excarcelable pending further findings.

The incident occurred when Robles chased a man who had allegedly broken into his home to commit robbery. According to preliminary reports, Robles pursued the suspect in his vehicle and eventually struck him about four blocks away from his residence. Although Robles has been released from custody, he remains involved in the ongoing legal proceedings, highlighting the complexities surrounding self-defense laws in Argentina.

The judiciary is currently awaiting the results of a necropsy and accident investigations to clarify the circumstances of the event and to establish the final legal qualifications regarding Robles's actions. This case brings into focus the contentious debates over self-defense laws in the country and the implications for individuals who take justice into their own hands when they feel threatened in their own homes.