On November 2, 2026, law enforcement authorities in Punta Gorda, Toledo District, confirmed that five male minors have been taken into custody in relation to the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Kevin Meraz, which unfolded in the early hours of a Sunday on Cayetano Street. The incident unfolded shortly after midnight, when Meraz was involved in a physical altercation while socializing with a group of peers, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith. During the clash, an individual allegedly stabbed Meraz once in the upper chest. Two men transported the injured teenager to Punta Gorda Hospital via motorcycle, where medical staff worked to save his life; however, he was officially pronounced dead at approximately 1:15 a.m. local time. Authorities have launched a parallel investigation into the circumstances surrounding Meraz’s transport to the medical facility by the two unidentified men on a motorcycle, to clarify any unreported details of the immediate aftermath of the attack. As of the latest update from Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, no formal charges have been filed against any of the five detained minors. The entire case file is currently under review, with investigators awaiting formal guidance from the Director of Public Prosecutions to determine next steps for legal proceedings.