Video Shows Hitman Fatally Shoot Ex-Partner of Gang Leader in Barranquilla
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A video captured the moment a hitman fatally shot alias 'La Mona,' the ex-partner of 'Los Costeños' leader alias 'Castor,' in Barranquilla, Colombia.
- The victim was attacked as she was about to enter a vehicle.
- She had a record of four judicial annotations prior to the incident.
Shocking footage has emerged showing the precise moment a hitman assassinated alias 'La Mona,' identified as the former partner of 'Los Costeños' gang leader alias 'Castor,' in the Colombian city of Barranquilla. The brazen attack occurred as the woman was preparing to board a vehicle, highlighting the calculated nature of the crime.
Reports indicate that 'La Mona' had a history of judicial annotations, with four prior records documented. This detail adds a layer of complexity to the motive behind the targeted killing, suggesting potential links to ongoing criminal activities or disputes within the city's underworld.
The incident underscores the persistent challenges posed by organized crime and violence in Barranquilla. The graphic video serves as a stark reminder of the brutal realities faced by individuals involved in or associated with criminal organizations, and the pervasive threat of violence in certain urban areas.
Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.