Panama: Authorities responding to shooting in Santiago afternoon of June 7

Authorities are responding to a reported shooting at the University Regional Center of Veraguas (Centro Regional Universitario de Veraguas) in Santiago on the afternoon of June 7. Reports indicate that an assailant came onto the premises and opened fire on a group of students, killing one student and leaving another injured. Authorities have not yet identified the perpetrators of the shooting, made any arrests in connection with the incident, or found a motive for the incident.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as security response and investigations continue.