Sicario murdered a man after giving him his cell phone to take a call
During the day on Saturday, September 28, 2024, a man identified as Jhon Díaz Blair was shot and killed in the Rebolo neighborhood of Barranquilla. Authorities say the incident happened at a business known as Rincón Latino, located at 31st Street and 6th Street.
The alleged hitman arrived at the scene, called the victim by name and gave him a cell phone to answer the call.. While Díaz Blair was on the phone, the assailant pulled out a firearm and shot him repeatedly.
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The initial attack was not enough to end the man’s life as he managed to flee to a nearby football pitch. However, The killer chased after him and fired two more shots at him, killing him on the spot..
After committing a brutal attack, the hitman fled the scene, so the authorities are investigating the case to identify and catch the person responsible, also because They strongly urged citizens to provide any kind of information that leads to the author of this incident. this shocked the people of Barranquilla.
As for the victim, it has been confirmed that his body has been taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences to conduct a proper autopsy while investigations continue to clarify the case.
This fact has raised concerns in the community of Rebolo, a district known for its commercial activity and nightlife, and residents and people visiting the area are therefore asking for more vigilance.
It was further reported that The same attacker returned to Rincón Latino and shot another man, although he managed to survive the attack.. However, it is striking that the subject had time to commit another attack without the authorities on the scene.
The latter event has raised concerns among residents, prompting authorities to redouble efforts to clarify the facts and ensure security in the area, which is frequented by citizens on weekends.
Due to the seriousness of what happened, the Metropolitan Police of Barranquilla asked for the cooperation of citizens in obtaining information that could lead to the capture of the hitman, and confirmed that Security cameras in the area are being reviewed and operations have been deployed in various parts of the city to establish his whereabouts..
This tragic event reminds us of the need to strengthen security measures in the neighborhoods of Barranquilla and work with the community to prevent future acts of violence, which is why the authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to bring those responsible to justice and implement effective strategies to fight crime in the city.
A report from the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police reported that 57% of homicide victims in the city and its metropolitan area during 2024 had criminal records. Additionally, 14 of those killed were under house arrest at the time of their deaths.
These figures indicate that most of the victims were associated with criminal activity that could be related to conflicts between criminal gangs. Despite these facts, there was a decrease in murders compared to the previous year.
By July 24, 2024, 389 murders had been recorded in Barranquillawhich represents a decrease of 2% compared to the same period of the previous year, i.e. nine fewer cases. The Metropolitan Police of Barranquilla highlighted this decrease as progress in the fight against violence in the region.
Most of these murders, 86%, were committed by hitmen, according to a police report. This type of crime, which involves the hiring of hitmen, is a constant in the region and the police attribute the violence to disputes between criminal gangs for control of illegal income.