An altercation between neighbors in Costa Rica ended in tragedy when Otoniel Orozco Mendoza, a 53-year-old naturalized Nicaraguan, lost his life after being shot multiple times.

The aggressor, identified as Eduardo Ramírez Zamora, was arrested at the scene by the authorities.

The dispute, recorded by the condominium’s security cameras, was the culmination of years of conflicts between those involved. The situation escalated during an argument between the wives of those involved, caused by the water shut-off valve.

While the women argued heatedly, Ramírez Zamora reloaded the gun he used to shoot Orozco Mendoza, who had begun to physically attack Ramírez.

The confrontation culminated with Orozco Mendoza receiving 14 shots, dying at the scene. Alarmed neighbors alerted the authorities, who detained Ramírez Zamora immediately at the crime scene.

According to Dayli Avendaño, the victim’s sister-in-law, the conflicts between both neighbors were constant and complaints had already been filed for threats and harassment. «They lived in a constant confrontation. “This could be seen coming,” commented Avendaño, visibly affected.

Eduardo Ramírez Reyes, the detainee’s father, stated that his son had endured years of harassment and attacks by Orozco.

“My son couldn’t take this situation anymore and unfortunately had to shoot him,” he declared with obvious concern for his son’s legal future.

On the other hand, Ramírez Zamora’s defense lawyer, Andrés Durán, argued that his client acted under accumulated stress due to constant conflicts with the victim.

«Edudo acted in a moment of desperation and fear. The years of harassment and attacks took him to the limit,” Durán said.

The prosecutor’s office has initiated the corresponding investigations and is expected to charge Ramírez Zamora with murder.
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