While some celebrated love and others tuned their engines for the carnival, the early morning changed the music from drums to gunshots. A 20-year-old young man was killed between 7th and 8th streets on Santa Isabel Avenue in an armed attack that shocked residents of the area. The detonations woke up the community, which immediately alerted the National Police. Upon arrival, the units confirmed the worst: the young man had died on the spot after receiving multiple bullet impacts. The area was cordoned off while experts from the Public Ministry began collecting evidence. According to the first reports, the victim was on a sidewalk when surprised by his attackers. The incident occurs amid celebrations that traditionally bring hundreds of people to the streets, which again raises public concern about safety during festive dates. In a night that should have been marked by flowers, hugs, and dance troupes, the scene ended up covered by yellow tape and sirens.
