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Projectile event in Francisco Morazan, Comayaguela area, Honduras on Mon 23rd February 2026

23rd February 2026

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On 23 February 2026, in Comayaguela, Francisco Morazan, unidentified armed men ambushed members of the Military Police of Public Order (PMOP) conducting routine patrols in the Villa Union neighborhood. A 24-year-old PMOP officer was shot in the back and later died at the Military Hospital. Shell casings and a cartridge were found at the scene. The area was saturated with military operations following the attack. The attack is suspected to be gang-related. 1 fatality.

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Honduras (HND)

Francisco Morazan ( Comayaguela area )

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