Shocking video has surfaced online, showing a tragic dispute between neighbors that ended with one man fatally shooting his neighbor over a water issue.
The shocking incident, caught on camera on June 3rd in Escazú, has left many in disbelief. The argument reportedly started over who controlled the water supply they shared.
The argument between two neighbors rapidly escalated from words to fists, spiraling out of control.
Otoniel Orozco Mendoza, one of the neighbors, reportedly threw punches at Eduardo Ramírez Zamora.
In response, Zamora pulled out a gun and fired ten shots, fatally wounding Mendoza.
The video shows Mendoza’s wife screaming and fleeing as the shots rang out while Zamora’s wife tries to stop him.
Both women eventually managed to escape the scene unharmed. First responders rushed to the scene, but tragically, Mendoza was pronounced dead upon their arrival.
The victim, originally from Nicaragua, was described as a 53-year-old businessman who worked in private security.
Eduardo Ramírez Zamora, the alleged assailant, was promptly arrested by authorities following the incident.
See below;
A man kills his neighbor with more than 10 shots, for turning off a water supply faucet in the Río Palma condominium in #Guachipelín de Escazú (#SanJosé, #CostaRica). pic.twitter.com/RukQKtr2Fy
— Ian Collins (@Ian_Collins_03) June 5, 2024
