A young Cuban resident of Granma is in critical condition after being shot by a police officer on Friday. The victim, Ernesto Figueredo Alarcón, 23, was injured in his own home in the Rosa La Bayamesa neighborhood. He is currently in intensive care at the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Provincial General Hospital with a diagnosis of brain death.
The shooter, known as Chucho, is a police officer and a friend and neighbor of the victim. According to the family, who spoke to the independent portal CubaNet, the incident occurred around 6:10 pm on Friday when the two were alone in a room talking. There was no argument or conflict between them when the shot was fired.
At this moment, members of the Police and State Security are present at the hospital. The shooter has been detained, but so far, the family has not been informed about his statement regarding the cause of the incident.
CubaNet spoke with the medical staff attending to Ernesto, who still has the bullet lodged in his brain and is suffering from severe hemorrhaging. His survival is dependent on the machines to which he is connected.
Details Surrounding Police Shooting in Granma
This section answers some of the most pressing questions about the incident involving Ernesto Figueredo Alarcón and his current medical condition, as well as the ongoing investigation.
Who is the victim in this incident?
The victim is Ernesto Figueredo Alarcón, a 23-year-old resident of Granma.
What is the current medical condition of Ernesto Figueredo Alarcón?
Ernesto is in critical condition with a diagnosis of brain death and remains in intensive care with a bullet lodged in his brain.
What are the known details about the shooter?
The shooter is a police officer known as Chucho, who is both a friend and neighbor of the victim. He has been detained by authorities.
What actions have been taken by the authorities?
Members of the Police and State Security are currently at the hospital, and the shooter has been detained. The family has not yet been informed about the shooter's statement.