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Fatal Shooting at San José Fan Zone Leaves One Dead and One Critically Injured

The police have opened a homicide probe with no suspect publicly identified, raising concerns about safety at public World Cup gatherings.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred at San Pedro Square on Sunday and left one person dead at the scene while a second was taken to hospital in critical condition.
  • San José police said no World Cup match was being shown at the time and described the area as sparsely attended.
  • Officers cordoned off the entertainment district and nearby bars closed after the gunfire as investigators treated the case as a homicide.
  • Authorities have not publicly identified or arrested a suspect and have given no confirmed motive as the investigation continues.
  • Local and international coverage places the attack alongside other violent episodes tied to World Cup events this month, and businesses and fans face uncertainty about upcoming public screenings at the site.