Salesman killed in shooting at Bucaramanga’s shopping mall in Colombia

A shooting inside the San Andresito La Isla shopping center in Bucaramanga, Santander, left one person dead on Monday afternoon. Authorities identified the victim as Héctor Andrés Jaimes Durán, a 34-year-old shoe vendor who was attacked at approximately 2:15 p.m. while working in a store in aisle 6.

According to preliminary reports, two assailants arrived by motorcycle and fired repeatedly at the victim before fleeing. Bystanders assisted Jaimes Durán and took him to a nearby medical center, where he later died from his injuries.

Police launched an immediate search operation and apprehended two 17-year-old suspects at Diagonal 15 with Calle 61. Officers also seized a .38-caliber revolver with six spent cartridges and a motorcycle during the operation.

The suspects have been placed at the disposal of juvenile-justice authorities while investigators determine their alleged role in the killing. Police said the recovered firearm will be examined to establish any connection to the shooting, and the motive remains under investigation.