The Facebook profile "Cazador Cazado," associated with the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) in Holguín, shared an update on Friday regarding the early morning shooting on July 12 at the Los Hermanos restaurant in Floro Pérez, Gibara. The incident allegedly involved Cuban-American Yaudier Aguilera Monert.
The most significant development is the acknowledgment of a fourth injured individual, Rider Luis Sánchez, whose name was previously omitted. The post simply expressed wishes for his swift recovery and provided no further details about his injuries. So far, Cuban authorities have not released an official statement about the case.
Police Presence and Public Reaction
The government-aligned profile also elaborated on the police's actions during the event. It reported that an off-duty officer from the National Revolutionary Police (PNR), who lives across from the venue, responded quickly upon hearing gunshots, allegedly fired by Aguilera Monert.
The post claimed that the officer's prompt response prevented further harm and addressed criticisms about the police's alleged inaction after the shooting. Nevertheless, comments on the post indicate that many questions about the incident remain unresolved.
Conflicting Accounts and Ongoing Debates
Several users argue that Aguilera was the target of an attempted robbery before he fired his weapon, stating he was attacked by several individuals armed with machetes. Others claim that the weapon used was not a .38 caliber revolver, as initially reported by "Cazador Cazado," but rather a pellet gun or a homemade firearm. Some even assert that Aguilera himself was injured during the altercation, supposedly with bladed weapons.
None of these claims have been independently verified or confirmed by authorities. Meanwhile, other participants in the discussion supported the police's actions and deemed it unjustifiable for the suspect to carry a firearm or any weapon in a public venue.
Lack of Official Clarity
The update from "Cazador Cazado" follows a warning from the independent platform 'Nio Reporting a Crime,' which noted discrepancies between the official narrative and firsthand accounts received by the citizen media outlet. This outlet continues to verify the sequence of events.
At this time, the MININT has yet to issue an official report confirming the number of injuries, clarifying the circumstances that led to the confrontation, or detailing the charges faced by the detainee. The absence of an institutional account leaves open questions surrounding one of the most discussed acts of violence in Holguín and Miami in recent weeks.
Key Questions About Holguín Shooting Incident
Who is Yaudier Aguilera Monert?
Yaudier Aguilera Monert is a Cuban-American implicated in the shooting incident at Los Hermanos restaurant in Holguín.
What are the conflicting reports about the weapon used?
There are claims that the weapon was not a .38 caliber revolver as initially reported, but possibly a pellet gun or a homemade firearm.
Has there been an official statement from Cuban authorities?
As of now, Cuban authorities have not released an official statement regarding the incident, leaving many questions unanswered.