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Clear filtersSeven Arrested in Colón Mass Killing
Police arrested seven suspects linked to a mass killing in Rigores, Colón, in raids across three locations targeting the Los Canechos gang; one person died during a confrontation with officers in Esparta, Atlántida.
Shooting at Swimming Resort Kills Two in Atlántida
A shootout at a resort in El Pino, El Porvenir, Atlántida left two people dead—one identified as Isidro López Ruiz—and another seriously wounded; police cordoned off the scene and are investigating.
Motorcycle-Taxi Driver Killed in San Juan, Intibucá
Osman Danilo Reyes, 30, a motorcycle-taxi operator, was shot and killed on a road near the village of La Montañita in San Juan, Intibucá, as police secured the crime scene.
Unidentified Body Found at Zambrano Waterfall
Residents discovered the decomposed body of an unidentified man floating at a waterfall in Zambrano on June 28; locals suspect he may have fallen accidentally, and authorities are investigating whether it matches Oscar Orlando Canales, missing since June 17.
Barber Shot Dead in San Pedro Sula
Martín Adonis Grandes Velásquez, a 29-year-old barber, was shot and killed in the Sandoval Sorto neighborhood of San Pedro Sula; authorities are investigating the motive.
Suspected 'El Zanate' Gang Leader Arrested in Olancho
National Police arrested a 42-year-old man from Guayape, Olancho, on an outstanding murder warrant, identifying him as the suspected leader of the criminal organization known as 'El Zanate,' which operates in that municipality.
Man Shot Dead in San Miguelito, Intibucá
A man identified as Noé Mejía Vásquez was killed by gunfire in the Segua sector of San Miguelito, Intibucá; authorities are investigating the motive.
Man Accused of Domestic Violence Kills Sister-in-Law in Marcovia
A man already accused of violence against his wife and child is suspected of killing his brother's wife in the Las Conchas community of Marcovia, Choluteca; police arrived to gather evidence as the investigation continues.
Chat Messages Surface From Suspect in Nurse's Killing
Messages between the man accused of killing nurse Elvia Mercedes Gómez López on June 3 in San Manuel, Cortés, and his father have surfaced, with the father reportedly providing the WhatsApp screenshots to local media.
Man Shot Dead at Home in Comayagua
Armed men with covered faces broke into a home in the Opoteca village of El Rosario, Comayagua, and shot Kevin López dead in front of his pregnant wife.
Decomposed Body Found in Bonito Oriental, Colón
Police discovered the decomposed body of an unidentified man in Bonito Oriental, Colón, and began investigation while forensic authorities prepared to collect the remains.
Suspect in Nurse's Killing Vows to Surrender
The father of Daniel Antonio Meras, accused of killing his wife, nurse Elvia Gómez, in San Manuel, Villanueva, said his son promised to turn himself in to authorities and face justice for the killing.
Land Sale Emerges as Key Lead in Comayagua Teacher's Murder
Honduran police are investigating a possible connection between a land sale and the killing of retired teacher Mercedes Martina Turcios in El Rosario, Comayagua, based on evidence gathered at the crime scene.
Man Shot Dead on Guaimaca Street in Ambush
Antonio Reyes, about 35, was shot and killed by armed assailants while riding a motorcycle in the San Juan neighborhood of Guaimaca, Francisco Morazán, with more than 12 shell casings found at the scene.
Man Killed in Cerro Grande Neighborhood Attack
A man was killed in a violent attack with stones at a residence in Cerro Grande, Las Flores zone, in Tegucigalpa; authorities were investigating and his identity had not been disclosed.