A second sergeant of the National Police He died on the night of this Sunday, April 12, after being injured during an armed confrontation in the town of El Chorrilloin Panama City.
The victim was identified as Elbis Espinozawho received a bullet wound to the chest and, despite having been transferred to receive specialized medical care, his death was later confirmed due to the severity of the injury.
In the same incident, another police unit, a woman, was also injured, according to preliminary reports.
After the attack, the National Police announced the deployment of operations in the area to find those responsible and bring them before the judicial authorities.
In recent weeks, violence has taken over streets and neighborhoods in various sectors of Panama City, leaving a number of dead and injured.
During the first two months of 2026, 77 homicides have been reported, according to data from the Public Ministry, while 2025 closed with 593 cases.
Only in El Chorrillo do some nine gangsaccording to reports from 2025.
