Q COSTARICA — Early Sunday morning, a shooting outside the Don Juan nightclub in downtown Limón claimed two lives and injured at least five others.
The Red Cross reported that when they arrived, they found a man dead with a gunshot wound to the head.
Witnesses said two gunmen showed up and fired directly at him. The victim was identified as 45-year-old Sevilla Briones, who is believed to be connected to the criminal group known as “Los Hondureños” or “La H.”
Authorities also confirmed the death of a woman, though her identity has not been made public.
At least five more people were wounded by gunfire and taken to Tony Facio Hospital in private vehicles.
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) took charge of the scene to recover the bodies and continue their investigation.
Violence in bars, restaurants, and nightclubs is on the rise.
Just two weeks ago, a shooting in Santa Ana left three dead and two seriously injured.
Official reports show 577 homicides in Costa Rica this year, with San José leading the count at 195, and Limón following with 119.
Earlier that same Sunday, at 3:00 a.m. in Sabalito de Coto Brus, Puntarenas, another killing occurred at La Primavera bar. A 26-year-old man died after being stabbed. The Red Cross confirmed he was found dead at the scene.
Murder in La Uruca
Around 7:00 pm on Saturday, a man known as González Ramos, or “Picudo,” was fatally shot at least 24 times while riding in a vehicle.
With him were a woman named García, who suffered a gunshot wound to the buttock, and another man called “Pluma,” who escaped unharmed.
The man who died is thought to have been the leader of the “Los Picudos” gang, which is connected to criminal groups in La Carpio.
Most murders in the country stem from drug trafficking and clashes over territory between competing gangs.
Police operations in Pavas
To stem the wave of violence, authorities launched operations across several districts, focusing mainly on the toughest-hit neighborhoods.
One big operation, involving over 200 officers from different police forces, unfolded late Saturday night into early Sunday in various parts of Pavas.
The raid resulted in the seizure of drugs, weapons, and cash, along with the arrest of people wanted by the law.
These actions targeted communities like central Pavas, Lomas del Río, Villa Esperanza, and Rincón Grande.
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