A man was killed by a broken bottle while trying to break up a fight on his birthday
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, in the early hours of the morning, a tragedy occurred in the Atlantic when a young man was fatally injured by the discharge of a bottle while celebrating his 33rd birthday in the neighborhood of Las Malvinas, located in Barranquilla.
According to reportsthe victim tried to intervene in a fight that broke out in the vicinity of his residence, located at Carrera 8B and Calle 97. and at that moment one of those involved attacked him with a broken bottle, causing him serious injuries.
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The affected person was identified as Brayan Sanjuán Tinoco, who was at home where a family celebration of his birthday was held in his name, a day he decided to share with his loved ones without expecting such a tragic end.
According to the versions of the authorities, two parties participated in the fight, which reached the sector where the party was located. One of the participants in the fight sought refuge in Bryan’s house, who tried to mediate so that the conflict did not continue.. However, at that moment he received a fatal blow.
Neighbors describe Bryan as a responsible and peaceful person who stayed out of trouble, and those close to him assured that his intervention in the fight was done with the intention of calming the spirits of those involved, even if it did not end as expected.
The music suddenly stopped and Loved ones of the young man who witnessed the attack took him to the San Ignacio Clinic amid despair.where all help logs have been activated. Despite medical efforts, the citizen was confirmed dead shortly after arriving at the medical center.
The authorities, specifically Sijín of the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police, are conducting an investigation to identify and apprehend the person responsible for the attack, as no further details of his whereabouts are known.
This new act of violence has caused an uproar among the community of Las Malvinas, who are mourning the loss of their neighbor, who they considered a loved and respected person. The authorities are searching for the attacker, while Bryan’s family and the residents of the neighborhood hope that justice will be served and that the culprit will be brought to justice.
Despite the cases of violence recorded in Barranquilla and its metropolitan area, its residents witnessed a decrease in homicides during 2024, according to a report from the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police, which explains thate until July 24, 389 cases were registered, which represents a decrease of 2% compared to the previous year, i.e. nine cases less.
The majority of these murders, 86%, were committed by hitmen, police revealed. This type of crime, which includes the hiring of hitmen, is a constant in the region, and the institution attributes the violence to disputes between criminal gangs over control of illegal income.
The relevant fact is that 57% of the victims of these murders had criminal records. Additionally, 14 of those killed were under house arrest at the time of their deaths. These data indicate that the victims were mostly associated with criminal activity that may have been related to gang conflicts.
The Barranquilla Metropolitan Police is working on different strategies to fight these high-profile crimes. However, the struggle for territorial control and illegal activities remains a significant challenge for local authorities.
The prevalence of hitmen and the involvement of people with criminal records are raising alarms for what Authorities continue to implement measures to improve security and reduce violence in the region.