A 28-year-old man was stabbed to death by his brother-in-law in Bogotá. This is what we know.

Authorities responded to a call from the public regarding a fight that occurred in one of the towns in southern Bogotá and ended in fatality.

A knife fight left a 28-year-old man dead on a street in the Invasión Tabora Alta neighborhood of Ciudad Bolívar, south of Bogotá. According to Q’hubo  , the incident occurred on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at around 7:00 p.m. on 71st Street South and 26th Avenue, when an argument between two men, apparently close friends, escalated into a violent altercation.

The victim was identified as Brian Javier Hernández, who was assisted by his neighbors  and other family members who witnessed the violent scene. However, he died shortly after being taken to the hospital due to the severity of the injuries inflicted by the other man.

According to the local newspaper, the conflict erupted when the victim decided to go to where several people were gathered.  Witnesses also indicated that the young man had been drinking alcohol earlier in the day at another location : “They say he was acting strange that afternoon,” one of the neighbors said in an interview with the outlet. During the encounter, an argument arose between Brian and a man who, according to residents, was his brother-in-law. The dispute quickly escalated into a knife fight.

The resident of the area recounted the following: “A young man got into a knife fight with his brother-in-law. The story goes that it was serious, because even the deceased’s brother-in-law ended up injured. Apparently, the two attacked each other with knives, but people realized it when they started telling stories up here, when the police had already arrived.”

Similarly, it was learned that in the midst of the confrontation, the community contacted the police, so officers quickly went to the scene and found both men injured. Given the seriousness of the situation,  the officers transported Brian Javier Hernández and his alleged attacker to Meissen Hospital , the nearest health center. However, despite medical efforts, Brian died minutes after being admitted due to the severity of his injuries. Meanwhile, the other suspect received medical attention and was later arrested by the authorities, as he was linked to the case.

The alleged assailant is in police custody while the investigation continues to clarify the details of the case, and authorities continue to work to determine the exact circumstances that led to this tragic outcome in an area known for its vulnerable conditions and social problems.

Residents of the Invasión Tabora Alta neighborhood sent messages of condolence to his family, mourning the death of the young man in an act of violence.  Some residents pointed out that these situations demonstrate the need for increased police presence  and increased social intervention programs in the area.

Furthermore, the close relationship between these individuals is also striking,  leading authorities to consider possible family problems . However, this is only one of the hypotheses being considered regarding the case, and the investigation is pending to determine the motive that sparked the violent dispute that ended in death.

It’s worth mentioning that on Monday, January 27, 2025, another incident of violence occurred, when a man murdered two alleged robbers who tried to rob him while he was walking through the town. This case of vigilante justice sparked a debate about carrying weapons, although this has not been regulated in the country.