Jeison Cervantes Lost His Life in an Attack: He Worked at FIRE in Cartagena

One of Jeison Cervantes' passions, besides his family, was music and champeta events. From childhood, he fell in love with the culture and as he grew, he became more present at dances, especially those held in Arjona (Bolívar), where he lived.

Jeison Cervantes Lost His Life in an Attack: He Worked at FIRE in Cartagena

TL;DR

  • Jeison Cervantes, known for his love of music and champeta events, was shot and killed.
  • The incident occurred on the Troncal de Occidente highway, near La Fama.
  • Cervantes was shot in the abdomen and later died at the Hospital Universitario de Cartagena.
  • Another man, Juan Carlos, was also shot but is recovering.
  • Witnesses described the event as a shootout rather than an assassination.
  • Cervantes lived in Arjona, worked at the Fire medical center in Cartagena, and was 28 years old.
  • His family described him as a great father, grandfather, friend, and worker.