In a shocking incident, three men fell victim to a ruthless attack at a gathering spot in the Uribe Uribe neighborhood of Sincelejo. The assailants, riding a motorcycle, indiscriminately fired upon the victims at the ‘Los Almendros’ establishment on the night of Saturday, May 20. The casualties were identified as Daniel Alfonso Aguas Muñoz, Hugo Rafael Camargo Herrera, and Osmar Damián Padilla Sierra, known as ‘El Castor.’
Witnesses recount that the two gunmen arrived abruptly and without warning, perpetrating the attack with deadly precision. Daniel Aguas lost his life instantly, while the other two injured individuals were rushed to a healthcare facility. Unfortunately, Hugo Rafael Camargo Herrera and Osmar Damián Padilla Sierra succumbed to their injuries, marking a devastating loss for the community.
Oscar Padilla Sierra, only 29 years old, arrived at the Maria Reina clinic with weak vital signs. Despite efforts by medical professionals, his condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to his untimely death.
Local authorities, including officers from the Metropolitan Police of Sincelejo, swiftly responded to the crime scene. An investigation is underway to determine the identities of the perpetrators and the motives behind this brutal act.
Colonel Néstor Armando Pineda Castellanos, the commander of the Sucre Police, attributed the violence to an ongoing clash between criminal factions, specifically the Clan del Golfo (AGC) and the criminal group known as ‘Los Norteños.’ This confrontation, primarily driven by a power struggle for control of the drug trade, has contributed to a surge in violent incidents.
The tragic event adds to the grim statistics of hired killings in Sincelejo, with the city already grappling with a distressing tally of 129 lives lost to such violence. This triple homicide underscores the urgent need for comprehensive efforts to curb gang-related activities and enhance public safety in the region.
As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the loss of these three lives and remains vigilant in the face of escalating gang violence in Sincelejo. Authorities assure residents that every measure will be taken to bring those responsible to justice and stem the tide of criminal activity plaguing the city.
