SAA

SAA event in Colombia on Sat 23rd May 2026

23rd May 2026

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One person was killed and another seriously wounded in a targeted hitman-style shooting on Salgar Beach on Saturday morning, May 23. According to initial reports, multiple gunshots rang out in the popular tourist area, triggering panic among beachgoers and locals enjoying the morning. One victim died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. The second victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remains in serious condition with a reserved prognosis. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the attack and identify those responsible.

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