PNC: A homicide in Izalco, Sonsonate Este: a man injured with a blunt object on October 29 died in hospital; according to the PNC, those responsible are in custody
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Reportamos un homicidio en Izalco, Sonsonate Este. La víctima es un hombre que fue lesionado con objeto contundente el pasado 29 de octubre, pero murió hoy en el hospital. Los responsables ya están capturados, serán procesados por homicidio.— Policía Nacional Civil (@PNCSV) · Oct 31, 2026 · 20:57 (El Salvador time)View original on X ↗
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The PNC reports a homicide in Izalco, Sonsonate Este: a man injured with a blunt object on October 29 died in hospital; according to the PNC, those responsible are in custody.
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