Taxi Driver Murdered Near School in Panama: Passenger Injured

**Taxi Driver Killed, Passenger Injured in San Miguelito Shooting** A taxi driver was fatally shot, and his passenger was wounded in a shooting that occurred today in Samaria, San Miguelito, Panama. The incident took place near a school around 2:30 PM. Police have cordoned off the area as they investigate the crime scene. "We heard several gunshots and saw two individuals fleeing the scene," reported a witness near the incident, who asked not to be identified. This witness also noted that the scene was near two schools and that there was significant traffic at the time of the shooting. The female passenger sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The taxi driver, known locally as "Chamuca", was found dead inside his vehicle. Authorities are reviewing footage from nearby surveillance cameras and are investigating the cause of the shooting. They stated that the number of homicides in the area has increased this year. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify and apprehend those responsible for this tragic event. The proximity of the shooting to schools is of particular concern to law enforcement.