BLOODSHED IN PARADISE: Panama City Police Pursuing Suspect After 12 Dead in Shootings
Panama City is reeling after a horrifying shooting spree claimed the lives of 12 innocent people late Monday night. What began as a quiet evening turned into a nightmare as gunfire shattered the peace of a local neighborhood, sending families running and lives into chaos.
Authorities say the gunman — a man believed to be in his late 20s — opened fire across several blocks before vanishing into the night in a dark vehicle. Police have launched an intense city-wide manhunt, setting up checkpoints and combing through surveillance footage. The shooter remains at large.
“We are devastated,” said Police Chief Ricardo Mendoza. “This is one of the darkest days Panama City has ever seen.”
Emergency crews rushed victims to hospitals, but despite their efforts, 12 people were confirmed dead. Several others remain hospitalized, some in critical condition. The names of the victims are being withheld as families are notified.
The community is heartbroken. Candlelight vigils are being held, schools are closed, and businesses have dimmed their lights in mourning. Mayor Carla Jiménez offered words of resilience: “We will not let fear define us.”
This tragedy has left the city shaken, but not broken. Residents are standing together, grieving, and demanding justice. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
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