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Two Men Shot in San Pedro, Colombia
posted (February 25, 2019)
And that was only one of four reported shootings in the south this weekend. Two men were shot in the Toledo District - and one of the men's nephew may be a suspect. It happened early this morning when Eulalio Chiac and Orlando Choc were shot after a confrontation in San Pedro Columbia.

Police told us more:..

ACP Joseph Myvette- Head of NCIB
"Earlier in the night of Sunday, whilst at a function of San Pedro Colombia, he had a confrontation with a family member of his. Later on, whilst he was going towards his home in an isolated area, he was approached by this said person who fired a shot towards his direction causing the said injuries. Following up on that said investigation, police were also called back to the Punta Gorda Hospital where they observed one Orlando Choc, suffering from apparent gunshot injuries from the same incident in San Pedro Colombia. In relation to this investigation one person is being sought."

Jules Vasquezz- Reporter
"So, are you all able to say what was the nature of the dispute?"

ACP Joseph Myvette
"No, I won't go into the nature of the dispute."

Chiac and Choc were shot at the same time but they were not walking together.

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