A shooting outside the Honduran Consulate near Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday resulted in the death of an unarmed security guard and one injury. The suspect, believed to be of Honduran and Puerto Rican descent, attempted to enter the consulate with a firearm but was denied access. The security guard was shot multiple times but managed to lock the door and prevent further entry. Authorities have detained the suspect and are investigating the incident.
A shooting outside the office of the Honduran Consulate near Atlanta, Georgia , on Monday left a security guard dead and one person injured.
In his statement, Reina said the suspect in the shooting, detained by United States authorities, was suspected to be a Honduran national. In a social media post on X, formerly Twitter, he clarified that the suspect was of Puerto Rican descent. Reina indicated the suspect may have been at the office to conduct business with his spouse, who is believed to be a Honduran national.
Authorities have not provided details concerning a second individual injured during Monday’s shooting. Although authorities did not formally identify the deceased security guard, aindicated the victim is Jesus Loera, affectionately known as “Chuy” by staff members. The report suggests the assailant’s gunfire struck Loera five times.
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