One British tourist is shot dead and a second is injured in armed robbery outside a five-star hotel in Argentina
- Gunmen opened fire on the 35-year-old and another Briton, 28, in Buenos Aires
- The bullet hit the 35-year-old in the chest and possibly penetrated his lung
- The 28-year-old was shot in thigh or groin and is in serious condition in hospital
A British holidaymaker has been shot dead in Argentina during an armed robbery outside a five-star hotel.
Motorbike-riding gunmen opened fire on the 35-year-old and another Briton, 28, during a violent struggle in Buenos Aires in which the tourists refused to give up their possessions.
The bullet hit the 35-year-old in the right armpit before burying in his chest and possibly penetrating his lung, according to local media.
The 28-year-old was shot in the thigh or groin and is in serious condition in hospital.
Both men were jumped outside the Faena Art Hotel at about 11am local time today.
A picture from the scene shows a body slumped on the pavement while medics scramble to save his life.
Two British holidaymakers are believed to have been shot and wounded by suspected armed robbers outside a five-star hotel in Argentina
Both men were jumped outside the Faena Art Hotel at about 11am local time today (file photo)
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