Triple Homicide Rocks Electronic Music Event in Colombia
BARRANQUILLA – June 3, 2024 – The tragic events transpired at *Electronic Music* showcase in Puerto Colombia, where armed assailants launched an attack, resulting in three fatalities and nine injuries. The incident, occurring at Villa de Olvega, has prompted an ongoing police investigation into the events and *Electronic Music* party, and possible motives. This report will be updated as more details emerge.
Triple Homicide Shakes Electronic Music Event in Puerto Colombia
A talent showcase for disc jockeys and urban artists turned deadly Monday night when armed assailants stormed a rented cabin in Puerto Colombia, Atlantic, just five minutes from barranquilla. The attack,which occurred at a venue called Villa de Olvega near the Papiros toll on the coast,left three dead and nine wounded,according to police reports.
The Scene of the Crime
The electronic party, advertised via social media, had been underway since Sunday night. Authorities arriving at the scene discovered copious amounts of alcohol and doses of “Tusibi,” a synthetic drug, further complicating the investigation.
Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as Ronaldo José Alarcón Castrilleros, Luis Alfredo Vergara Julio, and Maciel Karina Gómez. Gómez, a scheduled performer at the event, was also a social communicator, model, and composer, according to her social media profiles.
Did You Know?
Puerto Colombia, once a major port, is now a popular tourist destination known for its beaches and vibrant nightlife.
Police Investigation Underway
General Edwin Urrego, commander of the Metropolitan Police of Barranquilla, stated that the hitmen shot indiscriminately.
He also revealed that four of them presented judicial notes for different crimes, as a concert to commit crimes, theft and drug trafficking.
The investigation is ongoing.
“it has been established that among people, both deceased and injured, four of them presented judicial notes for different crimes, as a concert to commit crimes, theft and drug trafficking.For now the facts are a matter of investigation,”
General Edwin Urrego, commander of the Metropolitan Police of Barranquilla
Possible Motives
Preliminary hypotheses suggest the massacre was a targeted retaliation between criminal organizations.investigators believe that members of “Los Costeños,” a gang involved in extortion, drug trafficking, and contract killings in the Barranquilla metropolitan area, may have been among the victims.
Pro Tip:
Understanding the dynamics of local criminal organizations is crucial for interpreting crime patterns in the region.
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