On the night of Wednesday, November 26, the military authorities confirmed the killing of two National Army officers inside a vehicle located in the facilities of the North Canton, north of Bogotá. Preliminary information indicates that the incident will be related to a possible personal accident, while investigations are underway to find out exactly what happened.
The army reported, through an official statement, that the case was recorded at night, and that, in principle, it was an event that occurred under circumstances that have not yet become clear.
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The institution indicated: “It is with deep regret that we inform you that, in facts that are still under preliminary investigation, A few minutes ago, an event occurred at the North Canton facilities in Bogotá, throwing our organization into mourning and resulting in the death of two of our officers.apparently in the middle of a personal incident.
The army confirmed its continued cooperation with the competent authorities to allow the development of forensic procedures and investigative work to fully clarify the facts.
The Military Education Center then issued a second statement expanding the information about the discovery of the bodies. According to the institution, At approximately 8:30 p.m., several explosions were heard in the parking lot and officers’ casino of the Infantry School. After verifying the authenticity of the interview, the bodies of the two officers were found lifeless inside a private car.
The document specified that the first checks indicate that the incident may be related to situations of a personal nature. The National Police was immediately notified, which took urgent measures and collected evidence.
The message also indicated the activation of psychological and social support protocols for the families of deceased officers, and the Foundation expressed its message of solidarity with the relatives of the victims.
Although the army did not officially reveal the identities of the deceased officers, Sources he consulted the time They indicated that he will be a captain in the process of being promoted to the rank of major and lieutenant. According to initial accounts, the events will be linked to an alleged case of gender-based violence.
“We know the woman was a lieutenant. The captain allegedly committed suicide,” a source told the outlet.
According to known information, The captain allegedly attacked the female officer and later committed suicide.This approach is being investigated by criminologists and investigators assigned to the case.
The initial report indicates that the non-commissioned officer on duty received a phone call at 8:33 pm about possible gunshot wounds in the vicinity of the officers’ casino.. When emergency teams arrived, the medical staff confirmed that the two people did not have any vital signs.
No additional injuries were reported and the area was secured to allow forensic work and technical investigative searches.
The incident occurred one day before the anniversary celebration of the Army’s Joint Special Operations CommandIt is scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 27, in the same northern canton and will be chaired by Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez. The activity included honoring distinguished members of the military unit.
The military and judicial authorities are examining the scene of the accident. Gather testimony and analyze evidence to determine the exact circumstances of the case. The army confirmed that the information will be expanded to the point where specialized teams will provide corresponding results.
For now, the officers’ identities remain withheld while the formal process of notifying their families and completing forensic procedures is carried out.