Vigil in Cali for patrol officer María José Recuero, 20, killed when confronting robbers
Patrol officer María José Recuero Suárez, 20, died after confronting robbers in Cali. Colleagues and family members paid tribute to her at an emotional vigil.
Cali bids farewell to patrol officer María José Recuero, killed in the line of duty
Patrol officer María José Recuero Suárez, 20, died after confronting robbers in the city of Cali, according to eltiempo.com. The incident prompted a vigil in her honour, organised by the Metropolitan Police of Cali and relatives of the young uniformed officer.
Recuero Suárez died as a direct result of the confrontation with the criminals. Images released by the Metropolitan Police of Cali show the tribute paid to the patrol officer, surrounded by colleagues and loved ones during the ceremony.
The death of the 20-year-old officer provoked expressions of rejection and grief among her colleagues and the public. The National Police also joined in expressions of mourning for the loss of the young uniformed officer, whose actions were described as an act of heroism.
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