# Police confirm non-lethal weapon used in attack on Colombian politician Naylea Barros

Santa Marta police confirmed a non-lethal weapon was used in an attack on politician Naylea Barros.

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The Metropolitan Police of Santa Marta confirmed that the weapon used in the attack against Naylea Barros was non-lethal or traumatic. [^1]

A ballistic expert report confirmed that the weapon used in the attack was not a firearm but a traumatic one, meaning it was not designed to kill. [^2]

On September 1, the Metropolitan Police of Santa Marta announced they are continuing their investigation into the recent attack on journalist and political leader Naylea Barros. [^3]

Naylea Barros reported that subjects fired at her vehicle and she remained unharmed. [^4]

Police commander Jeison Haird Lopez stated that surveillance videos collected during the investigation were sent to the elite DIJIN group to improve image definition and identify the motorcycle and the person responsible. [^5]

The attack occurred on the night of August 24 when Naylea Barros was traveling with her cousin near the Minuto de Dios bridge toward the Bavaria neighborhood. [^6]

Colonel Jeisón López, the commander of the Metropolitan Police of Santa Marta, stated that footage collected during the investigation was sent to the Dijín's elite group to enhance image quality and identify the motorcyclist involved. [^7]

Investigators are currently weighing two hypotheses regarding the attack: a difficult assassination attempt using a non-lethal weapon or a possible attempted robbery. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Metropolitan Police of Santa Marta confirmed that the weapon used in the attack against Naylea Barros was non-lethal or traumatic. (Caracol Radio, News)
2. A ballistic expert report confirmed that the weapon used in the attack was not a firearm but a traumatic one, meaning it was not designed to kill. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. On September 1, the Metropolitan Police of Santa Marta announced they are continuing their investigation into the recent attack on journalist and political leader Naylea Barros. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. Naylea Barros reported that subjects fired at her vehicle and she remained unharmed. (Caracol Radio, News)
5. Police commander Jeison Haird Lopez stated that surveillance videos collected during the investigation were sent to the elite DIJIN group to improve image definition and identify the motorcycle and the person responsible. (Caracol Radio, News)
6. The attack occurred on the night of August 24 when Naylea Barros was traveling with her cousin near the Minuto de Dios bridge toward the Bavaria neighborhood. (Caracol Radio, News)
7. Colonel Jeisón López, the commander of the Metropolitan Police of Santa Marta, stated that footage collected during the investigation was sent to the Dijín's elite group to enhance image quality and identify the motorcyclist involved. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. Investigators are currently weighing two hypotheses regarding the attack: a difficult assassination attempt using a non-lethal weapon or a possible attempted robbery. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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