A vehicle driven by a member of the Cerro Norte gang, known as the Colo, was attacked on Luis Alberto de Herrera Avenue and La Rambla, leaving a trail of bloodshed and chaos in its wake. The car was carrying a woman, a child, and the driver, who are all connected to a tragic incident that occurred on October 12 in the same neighborhood.
Details of the Attack
According to sources from the Interior Ministry, the driver sustained two gunshot wounds, while his 23-year-old companion, a woman, is in serious condition after being shot twice in the head. A 4-year-old boy, who was also in the vehicle, was hit by a bullet. The driver and the woman are the parents of a one-year-old boy who died in a shooting on October 12 in Cerro Norte. On that day, several individuals exited a car and fired 53 shots on Equina Santa Cruz de la Sierra, leaving a devastating impact on the family.
The one-year-old boy had received three 9mm caliber bullet impacts, with two shots hitting his thorax and one hitting his right buttocks. His mother, who was shot in the head during the latest attack, had previously been hit by four shots that impacted her thorax, right thigh, and right arm. The family’s history of violence is a stark reminder of the ongoing gang warfare in the area.
Gang Warfare in Cerro Norte
The Cerro Norte neighborhood is a hotbed of gang activity, with the Colorados gang disputing territory with rival gangs “Los Suárez” and “Los AlbÃn”. The violence between these groups has led to a surge in shootings and attacks, leaving innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. The latest attack on the vehicle driven by the Cerro Norte gang member is a chilling example of the brutality and senselessness of the violence that plagues the neighborhood. As the investigation into the attack continues, one can’t help but wonder what the future holds for this embattled community.