n a somber development, the quiet rural landscape of San Andrés de Cuerquia was disrupted as authorities uncovered the lifeless bodies of three individuals, each bearing the grim signature of gunshot wounds. The unsettling incident unfolded on the morning of Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in the Montebello hamlet, within the Plan del Indio sector of San Andrés de Cuerquia.
A rural road in the municipality became the haunting scene of the discovery, where two men were found together, both victims of multiple gunshot wounds. A short distance away, a separate and unrelated case revealed the lifeless body of another man.
Authorities suspect that the deaths of these three individuals are linked to the notorious armed group known as the Clan del Golfo. The victims, particularly the two found together, are believed to hail from the municipality of Toledo. Currently, their identities are undergoing scrutiny at the Legal Medicine department.
As the community grapples with shock and sorrow, local authorities are intensifying efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. The unsettling presence of armed groups in the region continues to pose a serious threat to the safety and well-being of residents, prompting urgent calls for increased vigilance and security measures. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work tirelessly to bring clarity to the motives behind this distressing loss of lives in San Andrés de Cuerquia.
