A 34-year-old man was fatally shot at a home in the Alvear neighborhood, in the southwest area of Rosario, in an attack currently investigated as a possible settling of accounts. A 19-year-old was also injured in the incident.
According to police sources, the crime occurred around 11:25 PM on Friday at Santa Matilde al 4300. Officers responding to a report of a shooting found two men lying on a bed. One man had a gunshot wound to the chest, and the other sustained a gunshot wound to the upper left leg.
Paramedics arriving minutes later confirmed the death of Gastón Ángel Ereñu, a 34-year-old with a prior criminal conviction. The other injured man, identified as Tomás Ezequiel L., was transported to the Hospital de Emergencias Clemente Álvarez, where he was admitted in stable condition.
Investigation Underway
Ballistics experts collected two spent 9mm casings and fragments of deformed projectiles at the scene, indicating a direct attack. Initial reports suggest six men on three motorcycles, all wearing helmets, carried out the shooting. Two of the men entered the home, fired the shots, and then fled, also taking a motorcycle from the property, which the victim’s partner indicated may have been stolen.
Ministry of Security officials confirmed that Ereñu had a criminal record and had been previously detained. He was convicted in 2021, following a plea bargain, for two attempted extortion cases in July 2020, including one against a merchant in the Tablada neighborhood, to whom he threatened to demand money. He also had a prior conviction for robbery dating back to the previous decade.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible settling of accounts, but the full motive remains unclear. The investigation is ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on Friday night in Rosario?
A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a home in the Alvear neighborhood, and a 19-year-old was injured.
Who was the victim?
The victim was identified as Gastón Ángel Ereñu, a 34-year-old man with a prior criminal conviction.
What evidence was collected at the scene?
Ballistics experts collected two spent 9mm casings and fragments of deformed projectiles.
As investigators continue to piece together the events of Friday night, what impact will this incident have on community safety in the Alvear neighborhood?
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