Security guard killed in Engativá: extortion by 'Los Satanás' and threatening pamphlet
A 59-year-old security guard was shot at a nightclub in Bogotá after receiving threats. The venue owner reports 10 months of extortion by 'Los Satanás'.
Security guard killed in Bogotá amid alleged extortion of Engativá nightclub
A 59-year-old man working as a security guard at a nightclub in the Engativá district was shot dead in Bogotá, according to elnuevodia.com.co. Two men opened fire on the worker, who had allegedly received a pamphlet containing threatening messages beforehand.
Bogotá's Metropolitan Police confirmed that they are pursuing a search for those responsible for the homicide. Authorities are establishing whether the crime is linked to a series of threats and alleged extortions directed against the nighttime establishment.
The nightclub owner reported that he has been extorted for approximately 10 months by alleged members of the criminal group known as 'Los Satanás'. Authorities are investigating whether those financial demands have a direct relation to the murder.
Following the homicide, intimidations against the venue allegedly escalated to the point of forcing the business to close its doors. The connection between the extortions and the crime is to be established within the ongoing investigation.
The Police are working to identify and locate the perpetrators of the attack, as well as to clarify the motives. The case brings attention once again to reports of extortion affecting merchants in the Colombian capital.
Source: Google News CO — Bogotá