One dead, four wounded in shooting at soccer field in Medellín

A man on a motorcycle opened fire during a casual soccer game in Medellín's Belalcázar neighborhood, killing one and injuring four others. The attack occurred at around 5:40 p.m. on Saturday at a sports court on Calle 103EE with Carrera 63D Source: eltiempoco. The victim was identified as Santiago Monroy Pizarro, reported as 29 (eltiempoco) or 30 (elcolombiano) years old. According to forensic reports, Monroy Pizarro sustained seven gunshot wounds to the head and one to his hand Source: eltiempoco.

Victims and injuries

• A 31-year-old woman was shot in the foot.
• Two men, aged 29 and 31, suffered wounds to their thighs.
• A 30-year-old man was injured in the knee Source: eltiempoco, elcolombiano.

All injured were taken to Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe and are not in life-threatening condition Source: elcolombiano.

Possible motive

Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential "ajuste de cuentas" (settling of scores) linked to the criminal organization 'Toscana' Source: eltiempoco. Witnesses reported that the shooter spoke briefly with one victim before opening fire Source: eltiempoco. The CTI and a prosecutor are handling the investigation Source: elcolombiano.