# Police capture 'Bam Bam', a hitman linked to the killing of gold businessman Gustavo Aponte

Police captured alias Bam Bam at El Dorado airport after he attempted to flee to Peru for his role in the murder of Gustavo Aponte.

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Alias Bam Bam was one of the hitmen who participated in the assassination of gold businessman Gustavo Aponte Fonnegra. [^1]

On 2026-09-02, police captured alias Bam Bam at Bogota's El Dorado airport after he attempted to flee to Lima, Peru. [^2]

Alias 'Bam Bam' is identified as the second leader and coordinator of a criminal structure responsible for the murder of businessman Gustavo Aponte and his escort. [^3]

The Metropolitan Police of Bogotá, through the SIJIN unit and intelligence, captured a suspect known as alias 'Bam Bam' in coordination with the Prosecutor's Office. [^4]

Gustavo Aponte Fonnegra was killed by mistake on 2026-02-11 in the north of Bogota. [^5]

Leonel Enrique Llanos Paternina, alias Tony, was sent to prison on 2026-09-01 after being captured in Villavicencio and identified as the man on the motorcycle who fled the scene. [^6]

The criminal act occurred on February 11, 2026, involving the aggravated murder of Gustavo Aponte and his escort. [^7]

The suspect is charged with aggravated homicide in conjunction with the manufacturing, trafficking, carrying, or possession of firearms, accessories, parts, or ammunition. [^8]

Authorities identify him as the second leader of the criminal structure behind the double homicide. [^9]

Colombian police and intelligence units executed the arrest using a judicial warrant before the suspect could board a flight. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. Alias Bam Bam was one of the hitmen who participated in the assassination of gold businessman Gustavo Aponte Fonnegra. (El Tiempo, News)
2. On 2026-09-02, police captured alias Bam Bam at Bogota's El Dorado airport after he attempted to flee to Lima, Peru. (El Tiempo, News)
3. Alias 'Bam Bam' is identified as the second leader and coordinator of a criminal structure responsible for the murder of businessman Gustavo Aponte and his escort. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. The Metropolitan Police of Bogotá, through the SIJIN unit and intelligence, captured a suspect known as alias 'Bam Bam' in coordination with the Prosecutor's Office. (Caracol Radio, News)
5. Gustavo Aponte Fonnegra was killed by mistake on 2026-02-11 in the north of Bogota. (El Tiempo, News)
6. Leonel Enrique Llanos Paternina, alias Tony, was sent to prison on 2026-09-01 after being captured in Villavicencio and identified as the man on the motorcycle who fled the scene. (El Tiempo, News)
7. The criminal act occurred on February 11, 2026, involving the aggravated murder of Gustavo Aponte and his escort. (Caracol Radio, News)
8. The suspect is charged with aggravated homicide in conjunction with the manufacturing, trafficking, carrying, or possession of firearms, accessories, parts, or ammunition. (Caracol Radio, News)
9. Authorities identify him as the second leader of the criminal structure behind the double homicide. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
10. Colombian police and intelligence units executed the arrest using a judicial warrant before the suspect could board a flight. (Publimetro Colombia, News)

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