# Violent crime incidents in South America

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-crime-incidents-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-10-30T15:28:03.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

On October 26, 2026, fatal shootings were reported in Bolivia and Colombia. In San Matías, Bolivia, a butcher was killed by gunmen near a gas distributor. In Bucaramanga, Colombia, a man was fatally shot at a shopping center, leading to the reported capture of two 17-year-old adolescents.

By October 30, 2026, further violence occurred in Colombia. In Barrancabermeja, two commercial establishments were targeted by gunfire, with authorities investigating potential links to extortion. In Bogotá, a shootout occurred during an attempted robbery at a liquor store, resulting in the death of one alleged robber.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Gunfire attacks reported in Barrancabermeja and Bogotá

Gunfire incidents were reported in Barrancabermeja, involving suspected extortion at two businesses, and in Bogotá, where an attempted liquor store robbery ended in a shootout.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gunfire-attacks-reported-in-barrancabermeja-and-bogot

### 2026-10-26: Separate fatal shootings reported in Bolivia and Colombia

Fatal shootings were reported in San Matías, Bolivia, targeting a local butcher, and in Bucaramanga, Colombia, at a shopping center, resulting in the death of Héctor Andrés Jaimes Durán.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/separate-fatal-shootings-reported-in-bolivia-and-colombia

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