Revenge, pain, and fear in Olaya Herrera: 20-year-old young man attacked
On Sunday, May 10, the entire country celebrated Mother's Day. It was a commemorative date where most mothers in Cartagena households were honored and congratulated for their great work, but in sector 11 de Noviembre of the Olaya Herrera neighborhood, a woman who gave life found herself surrounded by anguish and fear.
TL;DR
- A 20-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in Olaya Herrera on Mother's Day.
- The attack is believed to be retaliation for a 2024 incident where a member of another family was stabbed to death.
- The victim's family had previously left the neighborhood due to threats and had returned hoping the conflict was resolved.
- The mother claims there is a police officer in the aggressor family, hindering support from local law enforcement.
- The family is seeking protection from authorities and an end to the ongoing harassment and violence.
- The victim's family has experienced two deaths (one nephew stabbed, another nephew murdered) and one family member imprisoned due to the feud.