A 77-year-old American lawyer, Kenneth Darlington, was arrested in Panama for shooting two environmental protesters who were blocking a highway. The viral video shows Darlington approaching the protestors and threatening them with his gun before opening fire. The incident has caused outrage and President Laurentino Cortizo has expressed his condolences to the victims’ families. TN World Desk reported
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On Cam: American Man Shoots 2 Protestors Dead For Blocking Highway In Panama. (Photo: X/WarWatchs)
Panama City: 77-Year-Old American Lawyer Arrested for Shooting Two Environmental Protestors
Recently, a shocking incident took place in Panama City where a 77-year-old American lawyer, Kenneth Darlington, was caught on camera shooting two environmental protestors who were blocking a major highway. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about escalating tensions between protestors and authorities.
Kenneth Darlington, who holds dual citizenship in the US and Panama, was seen in a viral video approaching the protestors and gesturing for them to leave. The footage captured him waving his finger in a confrontational manner before he pulled out a gun from his pocket and opened fire on the protestors.
The roadblock caused significant disruptions, resulting in estimated daily losses of up to $80 million for businesses and the closure of schools nationwide for more than a week. The protestors aimed to draw attention to environmental issues and demand policy changes.
Prior to shooting, Darlington threatened the protestors by waving his gun and demanding that they vacate the highway. He even attempted to clear the roadblock by removing the tires used as obstacles. Tensions escalated as heated arguments broke out between Darlington and the protestors, ultimately leading to the tragic shooting of two individuals.
This incident occurred in the Chame sector, west of Panama City. One protestor died on the spot, while the other was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The President of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased protesters and emphasized that such a crime has no place in their supportive society.
The video of this shocking incident has gone viral, causing widespread outrage and prompting discussions about the rights of protestors and the use of excessive force. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by activists and the need for peaceful resolutions to address societal issues.
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