Colombia: Seven people were killed during a protest against the killing of a civilian by the police

 

At least seven people have been killed and more than 150 injured in protests across the Latin American country of Colombia after a man was killed by police.

International news Agency reports that Javier Humberto Ordones, a 46-year-old lawyer and father of two, was stopped by police on Wednesday for allegedly violating the social distance of the corona virus, during which he was caught red-handed.

In a video posted on social media by his friends who are currently with Xavier, Xavier can be heard saying, "Please, no more, I'm suffocating."

Despite the request, however, the two policemen continued to press their knees to the back of his neck, constantly torturing him.

Xavier was later taken into police custody and his family alleged that he was further tortured in custody, after which he died at the hospital.

Colombia had a lockdown in mid-March due to the corona virus, which was relaxed two weeks ago.

The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a police station in Bogot, destroying the police station where the officers were stationed.

In addition to Bogota, protests continued in Madeleine, Preda and Ibagio, where protesters attacked police stations and public transport infrastructure.

Tensions in the west of the city continued on Thursday, with Bogota Mayor Claudia Lopez calling police violence "unacceptable" but condemning the violence in the city, which has resulted in deaths.

Colombian Defense Minister Carlos Holmes said violence in Bogota had killed seven people and injured more than 150 across the country.

The government suspended both police officers until the investigation against them was completed, while an autopsy of Javier Humberto Ordonese will be conducted.