Marco Antonio Castillo, 46, senior commander of the Argentine National Gendarmerie (GNA) and head of the Zárate-Long Arm Squadron was killed. The event occurred in Independence Street between Justa Lima de Atucha and Almirante Brown, in the heart of that city in the north of the province of Buenos Aires.De agreement to which the researchers were able to reconstruct, Castillo, who was married and had five children, lived in that city of Bonaerense since January of this year, just when he assumed command of the force in this town. Last night he was returning to his home after cycling outside the area when a few meters from his home, he was intercepted by two criminals who according to police sources tried to steal his shooting. The gendarme resisted the assault and the robbers fired three shots at him, then escaped. Police spokesmen informed Télam that the place was attended by troops from the 1st precinct. of Zárate who were nearby and heard three gun-weapon detonations. When they arrived, they found the lifeless man. The uniforms observed two suspects who escaped on foot and those they began to pursue, but lost sight of the few blocks, police sources reported.
In the last few hours, two young men – aged 16 and 19 – were arrested on charges of taking part in the gendarme’s murder last night.
Chief Commander Marco Antonio Castillo, Chief of the Zarate @gendarmeria. Murdered by criminals. May the flag fly at half-mast and may its memory illuminate all the Sentinels of the Fatherland so that each Argentine values his commitment to the Nation. A Hug!— Patricia Bullrich (@PatoBullrich)
June 10, 2020
