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Hitman Murders Ex-Footballer Inside Juliaca Nightclub
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Hitman Murders Ex-Footballer Inside Juliaca Nightclub

From La República · (5m ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A hitman shot and killed former footballer Wilfredo Velarde Puma inside the 'Egipto' nightclub in Juliaca, Puno, Peru.
  • Security cameras captured the attack, which occurred early Friday morning, showing the assailant forcing the music to stop before shooting Velarde Puma at close range.
  • The nightclub was found to be operating without a license and has been permanently closed by municipal authorities, while police investigate the motive and perpetrator.

Juliaca, a city in the Puno region of Peru, was once again shaken by a violent crime. The murder of former footballer Wilfredo Velarde Puma inside the 'Egipto' nightclub is a stark reminder of the growing insecurity plaguing our communities. The brazenness of the attack, captured on security cameras, where a hitman entered the establishment, stopped the music, and shot Velarde Puma in front of dozens of patrons, is chilling.

Un nuevo hecho de violencia sacudió la ciudad de Juliaca, en la región Puno, luego de que un sicario asesinara a balazos al exfutbolista Wilfredo Velarde Puma, de aproximadamente 50 años, en el interior de la discoteca ‘Egipto’, ubicada en el barrio Cerro Colorado.

— La RepúblicaReporting the incident of the murder.

This incident not only highlights the failure of local authorities to enforce regulations, as the nightclub was operating without a license and had been previously shut down, but also raises serious questions about the pervasive presence of organized crime. The fact that the assailant escaped without being apprehended is a testament to the challenges faced by our police force in combating such acts of violence.

El crimen ocurrió durante la madrugada del último viernes 24 de abril y fue registrado por las cámaras de seguridad del establecimiento.

— La RepúblicaDescribing the timing and recording of the crime.

Velarde Puma, a well-respected figure in the local sports scene, was known for his dedication to his family, working as a taxi driver after his football career to support them. His tragic death has left his family, friends, and neighbors in mourning, underscoring the human cost of this senseless violence. While the police and public ministry continue their investigation, the community of Juliaca is left grappling with fear and a desperate need for justice and improved security measures.

De acuerdo con los primeros reportes, el atacante ingresó armado al local cerca de las 2:00 a.m., obligó a detener la música y, tras ubicar a su objetivo, disparó a quemarropa frente a decenas de asistentes.

— La RepúblicaDetailing the sequence of events during the attack.
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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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