Last Sunday morning, the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Riohacha, in La Guajira, It was the scene of a tragic scene that has shocked the community.
Alfredo José Freyle Rodríguez, 22, was murdered while sharing alcoholic drinks with friends in front of a house located on Carrera 1c and Calle 33.
The homicide occurred around 8:00 am, when Freyle Rodríguez received a gunshot wound that caused his instant death.
Local authorities arrived at the scene and initiated the protocol for homicide cases, securing the crime scene to avoid contamination of evidence.
However, They faced complications due to the intervention of relatives and curious peoplewho They approached the site with the intention of taking the body.
Freyle Rodríguez belonged to the Wayuu ethnic groupwhose members have internships traditional funeral homes deeply rooted.
Faced with the urgency of complying with funeral rituals and the lack of an immediately available vehicle, the victim’s relatives opted to transport his body on a motorcycle. This action, although culturally respected in the region, presents a significant challenge to the authorities in charge of criminal investigation.
Premature transfer of the body prevents the collection of additional evidence at the crime scene and the performance of a forensic autopsy, crucial for the clarification of the homicide. This situation, increasingly common in the department of La Guajira, hinders justice efforts to resolve cases of violence and can lead to the loss of state resources intended for affected families.
The Riohacha Police have launched an investigation to identify and capture the person responsible for the murder of Freyle Rodríguez. Meanwhile, the community of the Buenos Aires neighborhood deeply regrets the loss and hopes that justice will be done in this tragic case.
John Montano
Nation Journalist
TIME
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