Gilberto Fernandez, 26 was shot and found dead in Colon Streets, while he was drinking in a bar.
The event happened on Sunday afternoon with the gunman who attacked a group of people. Unfortunately, the footballer was the only person killed. Meanwhile, other seven people were wounded in this clash. The father of the footballer appeals for help and wants the murderers to be in the hands of justice.
Fernandez was a promising young footballer who had made his appearances at the under-22 level, before making his international debut in March, in the matches with Guatemala and Argentina.
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According to official reports, two gunmen kidnapped a taxi driver and forced him to send to the scene of the crime. Soon after, they opened fire and left the young footballer dead. This murder shocked the world of football. Panama Football Federation expressing its condolences to the family. One of the authors has been arrested as the big reason is drug dominion in Panama.
In the past year over 200 people have been killed in several attacks. This area is considered too dangerous and according to the locals is the base for narcotics traffic including other gangs.
The former clubs paid tribute to their player saying “Fly high two-time champion.” His father appealed for a national movement to prevent the violence and youth murders.