Second victim dies after attack and house fire in Ciudad Barrios
Summary
The PNC confirmed the death of a 46-year-old woman who had been in intensive care since October 7 with burns over 90% of her body. She was injured in an attack inside a home in Ciudad Barrios, San Miguel Norte, that was also set on fire. Infobae reports she is the second person to die from the incident and that a 55-year-old man was arrested as the alleged perpetrator. The PNC counted this case as the only homicide on Saturday, October 17.
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- PNC El Salvador (X)official
- Infobae
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