Two teenagers aged 15 and 16 were arrested for their alleged involvement in the homicide of a 15-year-old youth that occurred on Sept. 3 in Calama, in the Antofagasta region, according to the Fiscalía Regional and Carabineros. Specialized teams from Carabineros and the ECOH Prosecutor’s Office identified the suspects shortly after the crime, leading to arrests executed on Monday following a coordinated investigation.
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The investigation involved specialized units including Labocar, OS9, SIP, the Vehicle Search and Recovery Section (SEBV), and the 1st Police Station of Calama working in coordination with the Public Ministry.
Investigation and Arrests by Specialized Units
Following the Sept. 3 incident in the urban sector of Calama, personal from Labocar, OS9, and SIP carried out diverse investigative procedures, evidence analysis, and groundwork with support from the SEBV and the 1st Police Station of Calama. General Cristian Montre Soto, head of the Carabineros Antofagasta Zone, highlighted the deployment of these specialized units. “From the very first moment, Carabineros assumed the commitment to promptly clarify this serious event, both with the victim’s family and with the community of Calama,” he stated according to official records.
Regional Prosecutor Juan Castro Bekios noted the speed of the investigative work conducted by the ECOH team and Carabineros, which allowed authorities to identify the suspected perpetrators and process arrest warrants within days. The regional presidential delegate also evaluated the institutional response, emphasizing that the arrests represent progress in providing answers to the victim’s family and clarifying the case.
Judicial Proceedings and Upcoming Formalization
The two detained adolescents were brought before the Calama Guarantee Court on Tuesday for their respective detention control hearing. During the session, the Public Ministry requested an extension of the detention for the maximum legal period to finalize pending investigative procedures prior to formalization. The formalization hearing has been scheduled for this Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the homicide occur?
According to preliminary information from the Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the crime took place during the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 3.
What specific units participated in the investigation?
The investigation was conducted by specialized teams from Carabineros—including Labocar, OS9, SIP, SEBV, and the 1st Police Station of Calama—working alongside the ECOH Prosecutor’s Office and the Public Ministry.
When is the next court appearance scheduled?
The formalization hearing for the two detained teenagers is scheduled for this Friday following an extension of detention granted by the Calama Guarantee Court.
What measures can authorities take to address violent crime among adolescents in urban sectors?