Uruguay reels from quintuple homicide as five relatives shot dead in Montevideo
Five members of the same family were shot dead in Montevideo, in what authorities describe as a rare quintuple homicide for Uruguay. Police are investigating the motive behind the killings.
Five relatives were found shot dead inside a home in Montevideo. Uruguayan authorities described it as a rare case of multiple homicide in the country's recent history. Police are gathering evidence at the scene and interviewing witnesses.
Officials said they are investigating possible motives, including a family dispute and a potential link to organized crime. No suspect has yet been taken into custody.
The killings have shocked the public in Uruguay, a country generally known for low rates of violent crime. Authorities said further details of the investigation would be released in the coming days.
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