Serious acts of violence shook Cartagena in the run-up to the match between Junior de Barranquilla and Palmeiras for the Copa Libertadores. In the vicinity of the Jaime Morón León Stadium, fans staged clashes that left several injured,
scenes of extreme violence and destruction.The incidents involved Real Cartagena bars and Junior fans, in a climate that had already been heavy hours before. Threats and calls to confront each other had circulated on social networks, which eventually took place in different parts
of the city.The clashes began around 6 p.m., when groups of both sides crossed paths with stones, knives and physical attacks, affecting even people outside the event who had to hide in shops and shopping centers. Despite an operation of more than 600 personnel, the violence went beyond controls in different parts of the city
.One of the most serious episodes involved a young Junior fan, who was attacked after falling to the ground. According to released images, he received multiple stab wounds in the back and blows to different parts of his body. Hours later, local media said they confirmed that he was the first fatal victim of the incidents
