PNC: Friday, October 30 ended with one homicide in the country and that the person responsible has been caught
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Finalizamos el viernes 30 de octubre, con 1 homicidio en el país. El responsable ya fue capturado.— Policía Nacional Civil (@PNCSV) · Oct 31, 2026 · 00:09 (El Salvador time)
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The PNC reports that Friday, October 30 ended with one homicide in the country and that the person responsible has been caught.
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