COA 50-year-old man named Juan Carlos Vargas Mosquera was shot dead while riding his motorcycle in the neighborhood of Colombia in the municipality of Palmira, Valle department. Authorities identified him as an assistant prosecutor working at the local Fiscalía 65 office in Palmira, which is part of the National Prosecution Service. The incident occurred around 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Police arrived at the scene promptly after receiving reports of gunfire and confirmed the victim’s death. The body was found next to the motorcycle, and the area was cordoned off to preserve evidence. Investigators from the Technical Investigation Corps (CTI) have begun collecting physical evidence, witness statements, and other materials to determine the motive behind the killing and identify those responsible. Authorities have called on the public to provide any information that could help solve the case.
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