politics
April 20, 2026
Identity of the killer in an audiovisual production attack in Bogotá revealed: atrocious details of the attack
A violent knife attack during the filming of an audiovisual production in the Los Laches neighborhood, Santa Fe locality, in Bogotá, left three people dead, four captured, and one injured with a reserved prognosis.
TL;DR
- A violent knife attack at a film set in Bogotá's Los Laches neighborhood resulted in three deaths, four arrests, and one person seriously injured.
- The assailant was identified as José Cubillos García, 23, who attacked film crew members without provocation.
- Bystanders who attempted to defend the initial victim became involved in a struggle, leading to two more fatalities.
- Cubillos García also died during the confrontation.
- Authorities revealed that the attacker had previously assaulted security personnel at a health institute two days prior, where a knife was confiscated.
- Four individuals have been arrested and are in the custody of the Prosecutor's Office.
- The audiovisual sector has expressed shock and emphasized the priority of safety on film sets.