# Gunfight in San Martín de Porres Kills Suspected Extortion Ring Member

A police operation against suspected extortionists in San Martín de Porres resulted in one death and two injuries.

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A shootout in San Martín de Porres left one suspect dead and two others injured during a police operation against suspected extortionists in Lima Norte. [^1]

Peruvian police from the Special Brigade against Criminality (BRECC) intercepted two suspects in San Martín de Porres, Lima, leading to a shootout. [^2]

Ángel Daniel Romero Chocce, alias 'Soldado', was killed during the exchange of fire, while another suspect, identified as the alleged leader 'Carelo', was captured. [^3]

Police officer Erick Dávila Chanca was wounded in the face by shrapnel during the confrontation. [^4]

Suspect Gian Marco Quiroz Vásquez, alias 'Carelo', was injured and detained; police identified him as the alleged leader of the extortion ring. [^5]

The deceased individual was identified as Ángel Daniel Romero, alias 'Choco', who was a suspected gunman for a criminal band operating in the area. [^6]

During the intervention, police seized two firearms. [^7]

Lieutenant General Manuel Elías Lozada Morales, Director National of Criminal Investigation, confirmed that the operation ended with one criminal killed and another detained. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. A shootout in San Martín de Porres left one suspect dead and two others injured during a police operation against suspected extortionists in Lima Norte. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. Peruvian police from the Special Brigade against Criminality (BRECC) intercepted two suspects in San Martín de Porres, Lima, leading to a shootout. (La República.pe, News)
3. Ángel Daniel Romero Chocce, alias 'Soldado', was killed during the exchange of fire, while another suspect, identified as the alleged leader 'Carelo', was captured. (La República.pe, News)
4. Police officer Erick Dávila Chanca was wounded in the face by shrapnel during the confrontation. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. Suspect Gian Marco Quiroz Vásquez, alias 'Carelo', was injured and detained; police identified him as the alleged leader of the extortion ring. (elcomercio.pe, News)
6. The deceased individual was identified as Ángel Daniel Romero, alias 'Choco', who was a suspected gunman for a criminal band operating in the area. (elcomercio.pe, News)
7. During the intervention, police seized two firearms. (La República.pe, News)
8. Lieutenant General Manuel Elías Lozada Morales, Director National of Criminal Investigation, confirmed that the operation ended with one criminal killed and another detained. (La República.pe, News)

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