International Footballer Shot Dead

The Panamanian football world is in mourning over the murder tragedy of the young national team footballer from Panama, Gilberto Hernandez. The 26-year-old was shot dead by unidentified people in Colon, on the country’s Caribbean coast. This tragedy was confirmed by the police authorities on Monday.

The murder of Gilberto Hernandez

According to the police, the footballer was the target of fatal shots Sunday, September 3, 2023, from a car where unknown individuals were. The promising defender succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind a grieving sporting community.

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Deputy Commissioner Hermogenes Argüelles reported that law enforcement has arrested a man suspected of being involved in the player’s murder. The investigation into this tragedy is underway to identify those responsible for this heinous act.

The sporting journey of Gilberto Hernande, footballer

The murder of Gilberto Hernandez unfortunately takes place in a context of recurrent violence in Colon, where the settling of accounts between drug traffickers is frequent. This situation accentuates the extent of the tragedy and raises concerns about security in certain regions of Panama.

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Gilberto Hernandez was a talented player who played for the Club Atletico Independiente. He had won two national championships with this club, testifying to his contribution to the success of the team.

The young defender also had the honor of being called up twice by Panama coach, Spanish-Danish Thomas Christiensen, to represent his country in international matches, including one against Argentina.

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