Revenge, pain, and fear in Olaya Herrera: 20-year-old young man attacked On Mother’s Day, a 20-year-old man was shot in Olaya Herrera during an armed attack, an event his mother believes is part of a revenge cycle stemming from a 2024 incident where a young man from another family was fatally stabbed. The family had previously fled the neighborhood due to threats, but returned believing the feud was over, only to face continued persecution and fear, with the mother reporting a lack of police support.

• A 20-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in Olaya Herrera on Mother’s Day.
• The attack is believed to be retaliation for a 2024 incident where a member of another family was stabbed to death.
• The victim’s family had previously left the neighborhood due to threats and had returned hoping the conflict was resolved.
• The mother claims there is a police officer in the aggressor family, hindering support from local law enforcement.
• The family is seeking protection from authorities and an end to the ongoing harassment and violence.
• The victim’s family has experienced two deaths (one nephew stabbed, another nephew murdered) and one family member imprisoned due to the feud. https://www.eluniversal.com.co/sucesos/2026/05/12/venganza-dolor-y-miedo-en-olaya-herrera-balean-a-joven-de-20-anos/