Peru’s former President kills himself ahead of arrest

17 Apr, 2019

Former Peruvian President Alan Garc?a has died after shooting himself as police arrived at his home to arrest him over bribery allegations.

Garc?a was rushed to hospital in the capital, Lima. His death was confirmed by current President Mart?n Vizcarra.

A crowd of supporters gathered outside the hospital and were held back by a line of police.

Garc?a was accused of taking bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht – claims he denied.

Garc?a served as president from 1985 to 1990 and again from 2006 to 2011.

Interior Minister Carlos Mor?n told reporters that when police arrived, Garc?a asked to make a phone call and went into a room and closed the door.

Minutes later, a shot rang out, Mor?n said. Police forced the door open and found Garc?a sitting on a chair with a bullet wound to his head. (Courtesy BBC)

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