A National Strike took place on October 29 and 30, 1984. Nine people were killed on that occasion:

Luis Alberto CONTRERAS OVIEDO, 17 years old, a middle school student, was killed by a gunshot wound to the face on the afternoon of October 30, during demonstrations at the Tucapel roundabout (Arica).

This Commission did not have evidence that would allow it to clarify the origin of the shots. Nevertheless, it is convinced that they were due to the context of political violence, of which Luis Alberto Contreras was a victim.

Fernando Humberto MONTECINOS VERDEJO, 23 years old, a student and militant of the Partido Socialista, met with other people in the early hours of October 30 to carry out street activities in the Villa Hermanos Carrera sector (Santiago).

According to an eyewitness, the people ran when two Carabineros vans appeared. One of these vehicles pursued the victim: "the van was driving right next to him, so they could have perfectly well arrested him," the witness noted.

The van stopped, and the victim tried to climb the fence of a nearby property. "Then a Carabineros officer got out of the van and shot him from a meter away with a shotgun," the witness stated. The autopsy indicates that he died from cranial and cervical trauma caused by shotgun fire.

Based on the evidence gathered, particularly the aforementioned eyewitness testimony, the Commission is convinced that Fernando Humberto Montecinos was executed by State agents, who gravely violated his human rights.

Ramón Oscar CARCAMO CARCAMO, 61 years old, a laborer, was struck by a bullet on the night of October 30 while he was on Calle Chorrillos (Castro). He passed away the following day at the Castro hospital.

His daughter testified before the Commission that there were barricades and tear gas canisters fired that day; but when her father was wounded and she arrived at the scene, there were no carabineros, although they had allegedly fired earlier. Carabineros, responding to an inquiry from the Commission, stated that "upon arriving at the sector known as Feria Magallanes, they encountered violent opposition from protesters, who threw stones, causing damage to official vehicles and serious injuries to police officers.

Given this situation, Carabineros repelled the attack by using their service weapons, resulting in the death of Ramón Oscar Cárcamo Cárcamo."

From the evidence gathered, given the context of public disorder, this Commission cannot presume that the use of weapons by State agents was excessive in this case. However, the victim died as a result of shots fired by Carabineros in the vicinity of where he was located.

The Commission also cannot presume that the victim was participating in attacks against the public security forces. It is convinced that Ramón Oscar Cárcamo fell victim to the situation of political violence at the time.

Henry Aníbal MORALES MUÑOZ, 15 years old, an elementary school student, was killed by a gunshot wound received on October 30, when demonstrations occurred in the población José María Caro (Santiago). Carabineros arrived at the scene and used their service weapons, causing this death.

However, the evidence received by the Commission does not allow for a determination of whether there was excessive use of force by State agents.

The Commission is convinced that the minor Henry Aníbal Morales fell victim to the political violence experienced in that location.

Bernardo Ramón JARA LOPEZ, 34 years old, worked as a laborer for the Occupational Program for Heads of Households (POJH).

On the afternoon of October 30, an incident occurred at the Grecia roundabout on Avenida Américo Vespucio (Santiago), where there were barricades blocking vehicular traffic. In that context, an individual fired shots with a firearm in the direction of the people gathered at the site. One of those bullets struck Bernardo Ramón Jara, who died.

Based on the analyzed evidence, given the context of anti-government protest, the Commission presumes that the perpetrator violated the right to life of Bernardo Ramón Jara, motivated by political pretexts.

Cristián Alfonso LARA VALDES, 20 years old, worked as an assistant for a bus line. On the afternoon of the 30th, numerous people set up a barricade-bonfire at Avda. Las Industrias and Departamental (Santiago). The owner of a local bakery fired shots with a shotgun, striking the victim, who died from pellet wounds.

The evidence gathered does not allow for clarification as to whether the action was carried out for political motives or if it was a legitimate defense of property against an attempted assault and looting by some agitators. This Commission, however, is convinced that Cristián Lara fell victim to the situation of political violence that was being experienced.

Juan Segundo PINO ELIZONDO, 48 years old, a construction worker, and Hugo Abraham RODRIGUEZ MENA, 8 years old, an elementary school student, died in the same incident, electrocuted.

On the afternoon of October 30, the minor Hugo Abraham Rodríguez tripped in the street over cables connected to the public high-voltage network. At that moment, Juan Pino Elizondo attempted to assist him and received an electric shock that left him dying, subsequently causing his death.

The Commission learned of consistent testimonies stating that the cables were placed "so that the Carabineros bus would get tangled in them." The tactic of placing high-voltage cables to impede the transit of police vehicles on days of protest, by its very nature, does not allow for discrimination regarding who will suffer the consequences.

Therefore, this Commission is morally convinced that Juan Pino and Hugo Rodríguez were victims of a terrorist act that violated their human rights.

Luis Armando RUBIO GARRIDO, 20 years old, a private employee, died from a gunshot wound to the head.

On the afternoon of October 30, anti-government demonstrations took place on Avenida Grecia (Santiago). Shots were fired from a private vehicle at protesters at various points along said avenue. Luis Armando Rubio fell wounded at the corner of Calle Msolongni and Grecia.

Multiple testimonies report that the fatal shot was fired "from a moving Chevrolet Opala Diplomata car, in which two subjects were traveling." Given that the conduct displayed clearly appears intended to intimidate or to cause injury or death among protesters, this Commission is convinced that it was perpetrated for political motives by private individuals who, in this way, violated the right to life of Luis Armando Rubio.