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A 22-year-old man died on Monday, November 2, after suffering wounds from a sharp-edged weapon during a fight in Turbaco’s Juan XXIII neighborhood.
The assault occurred in the early morning while he was spending time with friends. His relatives took him to a medical facility for treatment.
According to police information, the young man died at around 1 p.m. The injuries he suffered during the confrontation had prompted his transfer to the medical facility.
Two men allegedly involved
Police said two other men were allegedly involved in the assault. When the case became known, authorities were seeking to identify them and determine their whereabouts.
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Section conducted the forensic examination of the body. The proceedings in the case aimed to clarify what happened in Juan XXIII and the involvement of those concerned.
Security checks during the celebrations
The case occurred after the Halloween celebration, for which Turbaco had deployed more than 60 police officers, accompanied by Marine Corps personnel and supported by Municipal Traffic officers.
During that October 31 event, checkpoints were set up in Coco Frío and at the toll plaza at the entrance to the municipality. The security presence was intended to assist families on their outings and prevent risks.
The Mayor’s Office presented a favorable report on Halloween night. That report concerned the October 31 celebration; the fight in Juan XXIII occurred in the early hours of Monday, November 2.
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