Yesterday, a posthumous tribute was held in honor of Captain Isaza Melo at the National Police headquarters. Captain Isaza Melo, a 25-year veteran of the National Police, died while on duty in the Santa Marta sector, San Miguelito district. According to preliminary information, he was tracking two individuals on a motorcycle who had previously committed an armed attack. When ordered to stop, the suspects ignored the command and opened fire on the officer, who died as a collateral victim. The ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, as well as the Minister of Security, Frank Ábrego, and the Director of the National Police, Jaime Fernández. The ceremony included a gun salute, the sounding of Taps, and a performance of “Homage to the Fallen” by the National Police Band, highlighting the dedication and sacrifice of the officers. During the ceremony, floral offerings were placed before the monument erected in the captain’s memory, and his coffin was draped with the national flag. The president expressed his deepest condolences to the parents of Isaza Melo, José Isaza and Mireya Melo, and reiterated the government’s solidarity with the family. The primary target of the attempted assassination was a convict performing community service with the Caimitillo Community Board. Since 1990, 197 members of the National Police have lost their lives in the line of duty, highlighting the danger and commitment of police work in the country. According to authorities, the operation was carried out following an investigation that led to the identification of the suspects. So far, five people have been arrested, including a minor and four adults.
