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Colombian clown killers
Gunman kills 2 clowns in Colombian circus
Story Highlights
• Unidentified gunman shoots two clowns before audience at Circo del Sol de Cali
• One clown was killed instantly, and the second died the next day
• Police probe motive behind killings in small Colombian town near Venezuela
BOGOTA, Colombia (Reuters) -- Two clowns were shot and killed by an unidentified gunman during their performance at a traveling circus in the eastern Colombian town of Cucuta, police said Wednesday.
The gunman burst into the Circo del Sol de Cali on Monday night and shot the clowns in front of an audience of 20 to 50 people, local police chief Jose Humberto Henao told Reuters.
One of the clowns was killed instantly, and the second died the next day in hospital.
"The killings had nothing to do with the show the victims were performing at the time of the incident," Henao said in a telephone interview. "We are investigating the motive."
With an entrance fee of under 50 cents, Circo del Sol de Cali attracts mostly poor Colombians. It pitched its tents in Cucuta, near the border with Venezuela, earlier this month.
"The clowns came out to give their show, and then this guy came out shooting them," one audience member told local television. "It was terrible."
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By Mr. Hollywood on Feb 21, 2007, 19:55 in Friendly Talkzone.
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poco says on Feb 21, 2007, 20:46: All clowns look alike Maybe one was clowning around with his wife,, no he wouldn't shoot the clown for that,, maybe clowning with his Amante ? "Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent" - Isaac Asimov |
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goin_south says on Feb 21, 2007, 20:52: This is bizarre. At first, I was thinking....spoof, but then immediately realizing, it was for real. Who kills clowns? That's like, right next to killing kids. So, you know there is a complete 'nother story behind this. And, we expect the follow-up, as details unravel. Por favor, Mr Hollywood. why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE! |
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goin_south says on Feb 21, 2007, 21:08: I say,... send this guy who shoots clowns to Venezuela. why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE! |
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jleone says on Feb 22, 2007, 08:19: one day.. Two cannibals were eating a clown . When suddenly, with a strange look on his face one turned to the other and asked ,``does this taste funny to you´´?
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juancegomez says on Feb 22, 2007, 09:08: Surreal But the surreal is often real here.
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Mr. Hollywood says on Feb 22, 2007, 10:43: I just hope that this incident doesn't destroy the clown tourism boom in Cucuta. I'm sure that Circo accounted for at least 100 "tourist visits" a day from Venezuela.
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Miguel_Clavo says on Feb 22, 2007, 12:34: I read the title, and i thought it referred to the activities of the Colombian PBH GoGo Club members, and their treatment towards the PBH Chicken Little CLub......=) .....the GG Club motto: "The more of these Clowns who disappear the better!"......jajajajja....=) "I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave" |
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Man Tequila says on Feb 22, 2007, 19:47: If shooting a mime, be sure to use a silencer. pues se me antoja que sus cantares son de una tierra desconocida, y yo le dije si a usted le inspira, saber la tierra de donde soy... con mucho gusto y a mucho honor... |
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Mr. Hollywood says on Feb 22, 2007, 19:56: In Colombia always watch out for the land mimes so they don't kill you first.
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Man Tequila says on Feb 22, 2007, 20:37: A good mimesweeper would take care of those. pues se me antoja que sus cantares son de una tierra desconocida, y yo le dije si a usted le inspira, saber la tierra de donde soy... con mucho gusto y a mucho honor... |
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goin_south says on Feb 23, 2007, 20:39: si; only shoot mimes, .... with a camera. why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE! |
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Man Tequila says on Feb 23, 2007, 22:17: Is that what upset the gunmen? Were the clowns pretending to walk in the wind, pretend that they were trapped in a box, pantomiming peeling a banana or pulling a rope attached to a heavy object? pues se me antoja que sus cantares son de una tierra desconocida, y yo le dije si a usted le inspira, saber la tierra de donde soy... con mucho gusto y a mucho honor... |
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David Pristupa says on Feb 26, 2007, 19:30: Going Postal Maybe the guy lost his job and went postal?
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webmanco says on Feb 26, 2007, 19:53: Pernito, Tuerquita y Bebe Are the most famous Colombian clowns, well after a few politicians and some other ........ But, I'm going to start making some assumptions here.... Which means I might actually end up making an ass out of myself ..........Thu 04 17, 2008 11:34 am |
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billyb says on Feb 26, 2007, 20:13: Just goes to show that Colombia takes its.... commedy seriously and if you are going to be a clown, you damned better be funny.
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Man Tequila says on Feb 26, 2007, 22:10: Isn't it bliss, don't you approve? pues se me antoja que sus cantares son de una tierra desconocida, y yo le dije si a usted le inspira, saber la tierra de donde soy... con mucho gusto y a mucho honor... |
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andresote says on Mar 1, 2007, 05:03: Clowns are funny Killing them in front of families and kids isn't, guys. el mundo da vueltas y lo que haces puede recaer en ti mas tarde... todo en la vida se paga |
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