Taxi Driver Shot in Targeted Killing, Barranquilla
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/14/2017 (Colombia) - According to reports from local media outlets on Friday, 13 October, an unidentified gunman travelling on a motorcycle has shot and killed a taxi driver in the La Chinita neighbourhood of Barranquilla, provincial capital of the Atlantico Department. The incident is believed to have been a deliberate assassination, though it is unclear why the driver was targeted. The taxi was occupied at the time of the shooting but the passenger escaped the incident without harm.
Colombia's rate of firearm-related homicides ranks amongst the world's highest. Those in Colombia should be aware that there is a high risk from criminal activity in the country and are advised to monitor local media sources for further updates on security operations and other crime related developments in their area. Travellers should undertake any operationally-critical movement outside of major cities in coordination with a reputable private security provider, and if arranging private transport such as taxis, pre-book any such services in consultation with informed local sources such as a hotel
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