Off-Duty Officer Shot During Robbery Attempt in José C. Paz

A shocking incident unfolded in José C. Paz, Argentina, on the night of March 5, 2025. Alexis Maximiliano Leguizamón, an off-duty police officer, was walking with friends when three assailants attempted to rob him. "They didn't know I was a police officer," Leguizamón stated later. One assailant, armed with a gun, approached Leguizamón. Leguizamón identified himself and drew his weapon, but the assailant fired first. The ensuing struggle was captured on video. Thankfully, Leguizamón survived the attack, and the incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by law enforcement officers.