Man accused of kidnapping and torturing minor dies in alleged shootout with police

A man identified by the National Police as one of those involved in the kidnapping, torture, and death of a 15-year-old boy died this Saturday while receiving medical attention after being injured during an alleged confrontation with police officers.

The deceased was identified as Wilfredo Antonio Rodríguez Henríquez, alias “Bindo” or “El Gordo,” 34 years old, who was wanted for his alleged participation in the incident that occurred on Friday, October 30, 2026, on the Barranca-Villa Tapia highway.

According to the police report, Rodríguez Henríquez was also linked to the physical assaults against another 18-year-old, who suffered fractures in the fingers of his right hand and multiple bruises on different parts of his body.

Weapon and motorcycle seized

During the intervention, the agents seized a Glock pistol, model 19, 9 millimeter caliber, with its magazine and six capsules.

• Agents also seized a gray Tauro motorcycle, model CG-200, without a license plate.

The National Police reported that the case remains under investigation for the corresponding legal purposes.