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Subintendente de la Policía Ángel de Jesús Arrieta Ruiz, asesinado durante un presunto intento de hurto en El Difícil, Magdalena
El subintendente Ángel de Jesús Arrieta Ruiz murió tras resultar herido durante un presunto intento de hurto en el Banco Agrario de El Difícil, Magdalena. · EPM

Subintendent killed in alleged robbery in El Difícil

Subintendent Ángel de Jesús Arrieta Ruiz died on Tuesday, November 3, after being wounded by gunfire during an alleged attempted robbery at the Banco Agrario…

--- The context --- A National Police subintendent died on Tuesday, November 3, after being wounded by gunfire during an alleged attempted robbery at a bank in the municipality of El Difícil, Magdalena. --- The facts --- The incident occurred at approximately 3:15 in the afternoon in the Centro neighborhood, at calle 8 con carrera 15, where the Banco Agrario facilities operate. According to the preliminary report, the officer allegedly tried to stop the criminal action and, in the midst of the events, was struck by gunfire. Although he was taken to a medical center, his death was later confirmed. The victim was identified as Subintendent Ángel de Jesús Arrieta Ruiz, who was on leave when the attack occurred. --- The positions --- According to institutional information, Arrieta Ruiz had been assigned to the Curumaní Police Station, in the department of Cesar, since April 7, 2026. He was enjoying a three-day leave, between November 2 and November 4, and had a record of 16 years and nine months of service, as the officer in charge of armory control. --- What remains unknown --- The circumstances of the homicide are under investigation. Authorities are seeking to establish how the alleged attempted robbery unfolded, who was behind the attack and whether those responsible managed to escape from the scene. --- Unanswered questions --- How did the alleged attempted robbery unfold inside the bank? Who was behind the attack against Subintendent Arrieta Ruiz? Did those responsible manage to escape from the scene of the events? --- EPM analysis --- An officer on leave, away from his usual station, ended up confronting a criminal action in a space of daily public service. The case shows the exposure of police officers even while on leave and the need to clarify quickly what happened. 📌 EPM Take: In EPM's view, the death of Subintendent Ángel de Jesús Arrieta Ruiz demands a complete and swift investigation: clarifying how the alleged attempted robbery unfolded, identifying who was behind the attack and confirming whether those responsible escaped. His record of 16 years and nine months of service and his attempt to stop the criminal action, according to the preliminary report, deserve recognition and institutional support for his family.
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