A violent incident unfolded this Saturday in the Mesones countryside of Argelia, a rural district in the Antioquia department of northwest Colombia. A soldier opened fire, killing two of his superiors and injuring another colleague in what authorities described as an act driven by clear intolerance. The event prompted an immediate response from local authorities and security forces as investigations began to determine the exact motives and circumstances surrounding the confrontation. press release.
According to official statements, the assailant belonged to the 4th Mechanized Cavalry Group Juan del Corral, a unit of the Fourth Brigade. The gunman killed Second Sergeant Luis Agudelo Arévalo and Third Sergeant Elvis Manuel Montero Peteví, and wounded Soldier Luis Marín Aguirre during the incident in Mesones. After the attack, a Judicial Police and CTI team from the Attorney General’s Office was dispatched to the scene to carry out urgent actions, collect evidence, and secure the area. press release.
The assailant has been handed over to authorities, and the injured soldier was evacuated to a hospital where medical staff reported that he is stable. Authorities are coordinating with the Attorney General’s Office to advance the investigation and establish a complete timeline of events. press release.
The army command has initiated a disciplinary process to address what has been described as an act of blatant intolerance. The investigation will determine disciplinary and potential criminal consequences, while the security forces continue routine patrols and support for the community in Argelia. press release.