Panama City, Panama. Gunfire shattered a quiet Saturday evening in Concepcion La Vieja. Two young people died after a shooter opened fire on a group gathered at a home. The attack happened around 10:00 p.m., leaving a 20-year-old and a 15-year-old dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emergency responders rushed both victims to a medical facility. They died before reaching the hospital. Witnesses told investigators the attacker approached a nearby point, fired multiple shots, and then fled the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The double homicide has shaken residents in the Concepcion La Vieja<\/a> community. Many families were watching a soccer match when the shooting occurred. The match may have served as a distraction for the attacker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Agents from the National Police<\/a> arrived quickly at the scene. Officials from the Panama Public Ministry<\/a> also responded to begin the investigation and recover the bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n