Nine shots ended the life of Jesús David Contreras Durán, who allegedly tricked his way to the place where he was attacked.
On a night marked by violence in Cúcuta (Norte de Santander), the Anniversary II neighborhood lamented the loss of Jesus David Contreras Duran, known as “El Topo”, 27 years old, who was the victim of a brutal attack at the hands of hitmen. This incident adds to a series of violent events that shook the community on Wednesday, June 26, leaving a tragic balance of three dead and two injured.
The event occurred near Las Llantas Park, at the intersection of 9th Street and 19th Avenue, where residents alarmed by the sound of multiple gunshots sought refuge, fearing for their lives. After regaining calm, they found the lifeless body of Contreras Duránwho received nine gunshot wounds.
Dressed in a red flannel, sweatshirt and flip-flops, he lay on the floor, with his face covered by a black cap and holding a pamphlet that mentioned “By extortionists.” This message points to motivations related to criminal activity in the area.
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The community, shocked by what had happened, alerted the Metropolitan Police of Cúcuta (Mecuc), followed by the Interinstitutional Homicide Brigade (Brinho), who carried out the relevant procedures at the crime scene. Eight 9-millimeter caliber bullets were found at the scene, evidence of the violent attack.
According to police sources, Contreras Durán was allegedly known in the area for his involvement in drug trafficking, operating mainly in the Santa Ana neighborhood and using Las Llantas Park as a sales point. This illegal activity would have been the motive behind the violent act, related to disputes over control of the territory.
A resident of the neighborhood lamented the situation, pointing out that the park, originally intended for family recreation, had been taken over by illegal activities. She said that Contreras Durán was well-known in the area, but he was not a homeless person; his family owned a fast food business.
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Authorities are considering the hypothesis that the murder was planned, possibly due to a deceptive invitation that led the victim to the scene of the crime., where he was attacked without saying a word. This tragic incident highlights the security challenges facing the community, especially in areas affected by drug trafficking and street violence.
