In rural area of Chimicha municipality, Cesar, two men were victims of an armed attack perpetrated by three individuals aboard motorcycles. Without saying a word, the attackers fired their firearms and fled the scene without leaving a trace.
One of the victims was identified as Silfredo Alfonzo Mercado Cerpa, 22, known as Junior, who He suffered fatal head injuries. The second victim, Iván Andrés Lerma Castillejo, also lost his life due to head injuries.
The official report indicates that both men died at the scene of the events, which occurred around 9:32 pm on Monday, February 5. The news shocked the local community and triggered a exhaustive investigation by the authorities.
According to the Secretary of Government of the Cesar department, Eduardo Esquivel, the Sijín is carrying out an investigation to identify those responsible for these homicides. Furthermore, from the Government of Cesar a reward will be offered for information that leads to clarification of the case.
Esquivel López announced the holding of a security council to address this worrying increase in violence and take firm measures to maintain public order in the region.
