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Karl Rasmussen

Colombian Soccer Club President Fatally Shot After Team's Home Defeat

The president of Colombian second division soccer club Tigres FC was shot and killed on Saturday following the team’s defeat during a home match against Atletico FC, per a club announcement.

According to ESPN, Edgar Paez, 63, was fatally shot while returning home by car following a 3-2 defeat against Atletico FC on Saturday. Reports indicate his daughter was present at the time of the shooting but escaped unharmed.

The incident reportedly occurred near the club’s stadium, the Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota, at around 6:15 p.m. local time.  

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