Radio Host Killed Near His Home After Threats

A popular radio host known for his caustic humor and unflinching criticism of public officials was shot to death outside his house days after he complained of receiving threats.

Parmenio Medina Perez was shot three times at close range Saturday about 300 feet from his home in Heredia, six miles outside San Jose, the capital, said the Costa Rican attorney general’s office.

Authorities said they would base their initial investigation on a complaint Medina filed with them that he was being threatened after criticizing Radio Maria, a station run by Minor de Jesus Calvo, a priest.

Medina accused the station of financial irregularities, and it was later taken off the air.