In a case unfolding in the city, a 14-year-old girl named Erika was fatally stabbed in what authorities describe as a violent assault in the doorway area of a building on Vázquez de Mella street. The incident appears to have occurred as Erika entered the building shortly after returning home, when the assailant, who had followed her, attacked from behind. The first knife wound struck the neck, a critical blow that left Erika with little opportunity to defend herself. The events point to a sudden, brutal confrontation that began at the doorway and extended into the interior spaces of the building.
Evidence collected at the scene indicates that the assailant dragged Erika, who was already gravely injured, up several floors within the building. She and her family lived on one of the upper floors, and traces of blood along the stairs and hallway corroborate the sequence of the attack. A jacket belonging to Erika was found at the site, reinforcing the timeline of events leading to discovery and reporting by residents who became concerned when Erika’s brother did not arrive as expected.
During the immediate aftermath, the alleged perpetrator was found hospitalized in the intensive care unit of a local hospital, where he remained under medical care with stabilized condition. Authorities state that the window of opportunity for any possible assault after the initial attack was extremely brief, roughly ten minutes from the moment the incident began to when witnesses first observed the increasingly grave injuries. Erika reportedly rang the bell of her home and, when her brother did not appear promptly, she went to the portal to search for him. It was at this moment that bystanders reported signs of violence inside all surrounding spaces, prompting immediate police notification.
Government officials confirmed that investigators have gathered sufficient evidence to classify the case as murder. The suspect was apprehended at the same location where Erika’s family residence is situated, and authorities described the arrest as efficient and decisive, noting that the case has moved from the initial investigation phase to judicial proceedings with urgency. The police are said to have acted with rapid coordination and a high level of diligence from the earliest moments of contact, ensuring that the case could advance to a prosecutable stage without unnecessary delay. The community awaits further developments as the judicial process continues.