'Shock': 17-year-old soccer prospect killed in gangland shooting... Why seven bullets in a 'motorcycle assassination' that struck broad daylight in the city center?

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A tragedy occurred in Colombia where a 17-year-old boy who dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player was shot and killed by assailants along with his friend.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 14th (local time) that "Jesus Adrian Gonzalez Arieta (17) and his friends were suddenly shot in front of a store in Cartagena."

According to local police, the incident occurred around 5 p.m. on the 12th. At the time, two men on a motorcycle approached Arieta and his group, who were standing in front of the store running errands, and fired seven shots at close range.

As a result of the attack, Santiago Jose Romero Incer (21), who was with Arieta, was transported to a hospital but ultimately died. Andres Felipe Diaz Vaneaga (21), who was also present, suffered life-threatening injuries and is receiving treatment at a university hospital.

Police have classified this incident as a 'targeted attack' aimed at a specific individual within the group. Alejandro Salgado, a police spokesperson, stated, "We are cooperating with the Prosecution Service and mobilizing all investigative resources to ensure the perpetrators are arrested."

The deceased Arieta was a defender for the Crespo Soccer Academy and was a promising player on the verge of turning professional. The academy expressed its condolences via social media (SNS), saying, "We hope our player, who poured everything into every match, can rest in peace."

Police investigation revealed that Arieta had no connection to any local criminal organizations. In a statement, the bereaved family said, "The deceased was a diligent young man who only focused on training and studies and wished to succeed honestly," conveying their grief.

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