Double murder shocks Gigante

Two men were killed and two others wounded in a shooting in Potrerillos, part of Gigante municipality in Huila. The attack happened last night when hooded assailants on motorcycles fired at a group near the acoustic shell. Authorities are investigating to apprehend the perpetrators.

The municipality of Gigante in Huila department is reeling from a double homicide that took place on the night of January 11 in the village of Potrerillos. Preliminary reports indicate the victims were near the acoustic shell, a public gathering spot, when a group of hooded individuals arrived on motorcycles and unleashed indiscriminate gunfire without warning.

The deceased were identified as Nando Vargas, known as 'Mi Niño', and Camilo Ramírez, alias 'Torby', who died from their severe injuries at the scene. The two survivors were promptly aided and taken to the local health center for medical treatment.

This violent incident has sparked concern in the community, which anticipates swift action from authorities. Police and other agencies are conducting inquiries to determine the motives behind the attack and locate the assailants, who fled after the shooting. No arrests have been made yet, and the case fits into the broader insecurity challenges in some rural areas of Huila.

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