Colombia army opens probe after 2 soldiers die in Sogamoso shooting

Two Colombian soldiers died and another was wounded in a firearm incident in the early hours of Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Artillery Battalion No. 1 in Sogamoso, Boyacá department, the National Army reported. A dog was also injured during the incident.

According to preliminary Army information, a professional soldier allegedly opened fire on a non-commissioned officer and wounded another uniformed member before reportedly taking his own life. The events occurred inside the military unit, and authorities are investigating to clarify the circumstances and motive behind the shooting.

The Army activated its institutional protocols following the incident, arranged support for the family of the deceased soldier, and coordinated medical care for those affected. The institution expressed condolences to the relatives and comrades of the fallen soldiers, stating that investigations will continue to determine exactly how the shootings occurred.