There is no room for violence in the capital city, and we will continue to act decisively to ensure the safety of our people and those who visit us,» added the mayor. A tourist from the state of Florida was shot and killed in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, where police arrested five suspects. The incident occurred in the early morning hours at the business Monostereo, located on the famous San Sebastián Street. According to the preliminary investigation, a fight broke out among several individuals. The altercation continued outside the establishment in a public space, at which point one of those involved allegedly fired a firearm, causing the death of the tourist. Municipal police officers in the area were able to intervene immediately and arrest the five suspects as they attempted to flee the scene. As part of the intervention, evidence was seized, including a mask and a vehicle used by the suspects, in which the firearm used in the incident is presumed to be. The commissioner of the San Juan Municipal Police, Juan Jackson, highlighted that the quick and effective response is a direct result of the new security plan designed for the Christmas holidays. «Our agents were strategically deployed conducting preventive patrols, which allowed us to act immediately, control the situation, and make arrests on the spot. This plan is designed to anticipate, respond, and protect,» Jackson stated. In turn, the mayor of San Juan, Miguel Romero, said that the rapid intervention of the Municipal Police «prevented the suspects from escaping and allowed for the securing of key evidence from the very beginning». «We will continue to strengthen this security plan with more presence on the streets, interagency coordination, and firm actions».
