The young 22 -year -old a athlete was a victim of Sicariato in the middle of public roads; His mother died days later
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Colombian sport is mourning after the murder of Juan Esteban Peñaa promising athlete from weightlifting Only 22 years.
The crime occurred on the public road of South Avenue of Pereira, in front of the Military District, and was registered in a shocking security video that circulates in social networks.
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In the images you can see how Juan Esteban moved on a motorcycle next to a friend, when two men on another motorcycle approach behind. The barbecue draws a weapon and shoots at close range. The fact happened last July 16.
Both young people fall to the ground, but the aggressor gets off the motorcycle and approaches Peña to finish it with another shot.
What the hitmen did not know is that very close to the place passed a vehicle of the Sijin, whose agents witnessed the attack.
In the scene, the authorities found a 38 caliber revolver abandoned by one of the attackers. . The uniformed shot at the aggressors, managing to hurt one of them During his escape who must respond in the investigation, because apparently he did not make it capture.
The authorities already advance the investigations to find those responsible for the murder of this young athlete, who had already reaped important titles in national competences.
The pain is double in Pereira: Juan Esteban’s mother died in the last hours
It was known in the last hours that after the homicide, Sandra Bolívar, mother of Juan Esteban, died. The woman, who already suffered from health problems, failed to overcome sadness for the loss of her son. According to relatives, his heart did not support anguish.
The story of Sandra and Juan Esteban has shocked Pereira and the country, generating multiple samples of solidarity and calls from justice. The tragedy has left an indelible mark on the sport of Risaraldense and in all those who met the young athlete.
They ask for justice for Juan Esteban Peña
The authorities continue with the investigation and have requested citizen collaboration to identify the intellectual and material authors of the crime. According to the half avant -garde, Peña Bolívar had received threats In the Villavicencio neighborhood, What is now a matter of research.
The Colombian Federation of Weights Lifting wrote: “We offer your family, friends and sports community our most sincere condolences and solidarity in this difficult time.” The Ministry of Sports also regretted the death of the young athlete. “We express our condolences for the death of Juan Esteban Peña, a pesist of the Department of Meta. A life goes out, but its light will be inspiration for the present and future generations of our athletes. Fly Alto, Juan Esteban.”
