Birthday Tragedy: Cumbia Singer Killed After Argument as Suspect Breaks Silence

Singer Guasón Romero killed

Gunshots after argument

Suspect claims self-defense

A celebration ended in tragedy in Resistencia.

Cumbia singer Jonathan Romero, known as “Guasón” or “Wason,” was killed during a birthday party.

The 30-year-old artist had attended the gathering, where his brother’s band was performing.

Hours later, the event turned into the scene of a fatal confrontation.

Gunfire in the early morning

Guasón Romero murder in Argentina-Photo: Shutterstock

According to local reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 12.

The host of the event, Damián Escalante, got into an argument with Romero at the residence where the celebration was taking place.

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During the confrontation, the singer was shot and taken to Hospital Perrando.

His death was later confirmed due to the injuries sustained.

Forensic details of the attack against Guasón Romero

Police sources indicated that the medical examination determined the cause of death as:

“Post-traumatic cardiorespiratory arrest resulting from hypovolemic shock, caused by a gunshot wound to the cardiac area, with both entry and exit wounds.”

Authorities also confirmed that the artist was shot with two different firearms.

These were reportedly a .40 caliber pistol and a 9mm weapon.

Following the incident, a search operation was launched to locate the suspect, who fled the scene.

Crime in Resistencia: shocking video of the attack at the party where ‘Guasón’ Romero was shot dead.
A disturbing video surfaced showing the moment Jonathan ‘Guasón’ Romero was fatally shot during a party. In the footage, his girlfriend appears… pic.twitter.com/bmfTlOVqFd

— +Contenidos.Net (@ContenidosN) April 14, 2026

The alleged attacker shares his version

While being sought by authorities, Escalante released a video explaining his version of events.

“I celebrated my birthday last night, and it’s not true that I showed up shooting. I’ve never fired shots in my life. I’ve always kept a low profile,” he said on camera.

He claimed the conflict began due to an argument between Guasón Romero and his mother.

“My mom said ‘he crossed the line,’ that he tried to touch her. I don’t know how true that is. That’s when I reacted,” he stated.

TODAY AT 7 A.M., DAMIÁN ESCALANTE WOULD TURN HIMSELF IN, WANTED FOR THE ALLEGED MURDER OF ‘GUASÓN’
Damián Escalante, identified as the alleged perpetrator of the killing of Jonathan Romero, known as ‘Guasón,’ was expected to turn himself in to authorities this Monday at 7:00 a.m.… pic.twitter.com/MfBhbrKaf5

— +Contenidos.Net (@ContenidosN) April 13, 2026

Self-defense as the main argument in the Guasón Romero murder case

Escalante said he tried to remove the singer from the premises and that another confrontation occurred outside, according to reports from Univisión.

“He came running at me… and stabbed me here,” he said, showing a wound on his forearm.

“At that moment I went blind. Someone handed me a gun. I acted in self-defense and started shooting… I am deeply sorry,” he added.

The suspect stated he would turn himself in to “take responsibility for his actions,” and reports indicate he surrendered to police on April 13.

His defense team has indicated they will argue self-defense in the ongoing Guasón Romero murder case.