Man Arrested in Rionegro Following Fatal Domestic Violence Incident
Rionegro, Antioquia – A 25-year-old Venezuelan woman was killed and her two young children injured in a domestic violence incident in the rural area of La Ye, near the Abreo Vereda, authorities reported today.Yusneydi Naybel Solórzano Solórzano died after being attacked with what is believed to be a bladed weapon by her partner. She was transported to the San Juan de Dios Regional Hospital in an emergency situation, but succumbed to her injuries despite medical intervention.
Police responded quickly to reports from the community and apprehended the alleged aggressor at the scene. He will face judicial authorities in connection with the crime.
“There are no prior complaints of abuse or previous injuries on record,” stated Colonel Luis Fernando Muñoz Guzmán, Commander of the Antioquia Police Department. ”The captured individual is originally from the department of Chocó.”
The attack also resulted in injuries to Solórzano Solórzano’s children,a 6-year-old with a forehead wound and right hand pain,and a 3-year-old who sustained a head bruise and abdominal pain. Both children are receiving medical care at a local health center with support from the Family Police Station.
According to Colonel Muñoz Guzmán, the children were likely injured while attempting to intervene during the altercation. “The children ended up injured, surely interposing themselves before the discussion escalated into the aggression against their mother. It was likely the result of a push or similar action.”
The National Police are urging residents of Antioquia to promptly report any instances of domestic violence that threaten the safety of women and children.
