British tourist shot dead in Argentina robbery attempt

British tourist shot dead in Argentina robbery attempt

A British tourist has been shot dead during an attempted robbery in Argentina, authorities said.

A second tourist was seriously injured in the incident in Buenos Aires.

The attack occurred as the tourists approached a luxury hotel in the Puerto Madero area, the Argentine news agency Telam said.

Scene of the attack in Buenos Aires
Scene of the attack in Buenos Aires (Natacha Pisarenko/AP)

The tourists attempted to resist. One was shot in the groin and the other was shot in the right lung.

Police have launched an investigation to find the attackers.

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