What is known so far about the events of La Blanqueda?
between monday night and tuesday morning A National fan was murdered And two others were shot amid a series of Events It took place at La Blanqueda in celebration of the club’s anniversary. Registered Office and stadium Great Central Park.
As confirmed by police sources Criticriots that ended Homicide they started around 11:30 pm near the road intersection Jaime Sibiles and 8 de Octubre AvenueOne of the areas where many National fans gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of their team.
Police believe it all started from here Clash between National fans. After information from the people of the area, the police present in the area intervened. i heard gunshots,
The arrival of the police led to a reaction from several fans, who “began throwing stones and objects” at the officers, Interior Ministry sources explained. Critic, so republican guard Involved in the operation, for which a hydrant truck So that the riots can be controlled.
According to Noticias Montevideo, there were Three locations in the area where incidents were recorded: in front of Registered Office At the club’s crossroads October 8 and Luis Alberto de Herreraand Jaime Sibiles and Federico Susviela Guarché on the streets.
three people were shot At the corner of Jaime Sibiles and 8 de Octubre, in the midst of the riots. he was transferred Pasteur Hospitaland one of them Died after being shot in the chest, The other two injured, aged 23 and 34 and who have criminal records, are hospitalized They did not want to report the facts nor did they provide any information to the investigation.
In the area of police headquarters At least three bullet casings and a knife were found Near National Headquarters.
Home Ministry sources confirmed this Eight people have been detained for these incidents, including six men and two women. In the environment of national facilities. Five of them were arrested nearby Great Central ParkAnd three others were caught near the shopping Three crosses. everybody has Between 19 to 28 years.
Balbi said the victim was accused by National fans: “The law was violated”.
National President, Alejandro Balbi, said the victim was carried away by fans of the club after being injured. “From some of the videos we have seen and through social networks, it is clear that, from the information I have received, The body of this man was picked up from Jaime Sibiles Street and carried away by other members of the National. police and justice They have to investigate how the events happened,” he said in an interview with Carve Deportiva.
“National’s rich history cannot be tarnished by these criminals who haunt our society.”Not just in football, but when there is human damage The devastating nature of what happened cannot be overemphasized. And I want to express my condolences to that man’s family,” Balbi lamented.
Hours later, Balbi said at a press conference: “If there is any death it is because there is a murderer. And when someone is a murderer he is a criminal. Unless it is proved that it was a negligent act. But when one is killed and two are slightly injured, “There’s no doubt the law was violated there.”
On the other hand, Tricolor leader Gonzalo Lucas said in an interview with 100% Deporte (Sport 890) that the police are “investigating” the incidents and They have already asked National for video surveillance cameras at various facilities of the institution.