Patrol officer María José Recuero dies after confronting armed gang in Cali city centre
Patrol officer María José Recuero Suárez died after being shot whilst confronting a gang in the centre of Cali. She was hospitalised in intensive care.
Cali patrol officer dies following heroic act against armed gang in city centre
Patrol officer María José Recuero Suárez died after remaining in an intensive care unit in Cali, according to eltiempo.com. The officer had been wounded by gunfire when confronting a criminal gang in the city centre.
Recuero Suárez was recognised by her colleagues and superiors for the heroism displayed during the incident, in which she faced the armed fire of members of the criminal group. Cali Metropolitan Police organised a vigil in her honour following news of her death.
The patrol officer was admitted to intensive care whilst fighting for her life due to the wounds sustained during the confrontation. Her death shocked the police institution in Cali and generated expressions of solidarity on social networks, where images of tribute to the fallen officer circulated.
Authorities have not publicly specified the number of gang members involved or the status of operations following the incident.
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