Brother of Police Director Killed in Bogotá, Sparking Outrage

A recent act of violence in Bogotá has left the brother of a high-ranking police official dead, causing significant concern. The incident, which occurred in the south of the city, is now under investigation by authorities. This has prompted a strong response from the police and political figures alike.

Details of the Incident

The victim, brother of Brigadier General Claudia Susana Blanco Romero, director of Transit and Transportation of the National Police, was killed on Saturday, June 21. The event transpired in the Quiroga neighborhood, specifically at the intersection of 23rd Street and 36th South Street.

Initial reports suggest an attempted robbery as the possible cause of the incident, though the exact circumstances remain unclear. Police have already cordoned off the scene, and the Technical Investigation Corps (CTI) of the Attorney General’s Office is conducting the body lifting procedure.

“The competent authorities are already advancing investigations corresponding to clarify what happened and find those responsible for this unfortunate crime,”

—Bogotá Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police of Bogotá, led by Brigadier General Giovanni Cristancho, confirmed that initial investigations are underway to locate the perpetrators. The institution has stated that it has deployed all available investigative resources to find and apprehend those responsible. In Colombia, the homicide rate in 2023 was 25.7 per 100,000 inhabitants, an increase from the previous year (World Health Organization).

Reactions and Condemnations

The institution has sent a message of condolences to the director and her family. The police strongly condemn any act of violence against citizens.

Senator María Fernanda Cabal of the Democratic Center also reacted, calling the incident “another test of the country we have today: one in which no one is safe.” She further stated that criminality has “overflowed” and is not an accident. The congresswoman attributed these issues to what she sees as a “permissive and negligent” security policy.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities are expected to release more information in the coming hours about the circumstances of this act of violence in the capital. The focus remains on finding those responsible for the crime and bringing them to justice.