Healer Gunned Down in Cochabamba: Police Investigation Underway

Cochabamba Mourns Healer Found Dead; Police Investigate A 39-year-old man, known locally as a traditional healer, was found dead in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on June 2nd, 2025, with gunshot wounds to the head. The incident has shocked the community and prompted a full police investigation. According to the victim's wife, she heard two gunshots before discovering her husband's lifeless body. "It was terrible," she recounted in a brief, emotional statement to local media. "I heard the shots and then found him… I’m devastated." Police are currently working to piece together the events leading up to the death. A reporter from Red Uno was on the scene outside the forensic investigations institute, reporting that the police are actively pursuing leads and interviewing potential witnesses. The death of the well-known healer has cast a pall over the community. Many residents expressed concern and sadness at the loss of a respected member of their community. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are committed to bringing those responsible to justice.