Brutal Attempt of Femicide in Constitución: A Man Stabbed His Ex-Partner and the Police Saved Her Life
A Colombian woman was brutally attacked by her ex-partner with a knife in Constitución but was saved by the quick response of the police.
In a shocking incident in Constitución, Argentina, a Colombian woman faced a brutal attack when her ex-partner stabbed her in the neck during a heated argument. The attack occurred on Salta Street near a train station, where the assailant, also Colombian, used a knife in what has been classified as an attempted femicide. Immediate reports to the police led to a swift intervention, where officers from the Urban Operations Containment Department were able to locate the victim shortly after the attack and rush her to safety.
The police acted quickly to provide medical assistance and control the severe bleeding the woman experienced from her injuries. Their timely action not only saved her life but also allowed them to apprehend the perpetrator at the scene, securing the weapon used in the attack—a knife, thereby preventing further harm. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gender-based violence in Argentina, where femicide remains a significant concern.
Following the attack, the victim was transported to Elizalde Hospital in Barracas, where she underwent surgery to treat her wounds. The police report also indicated that the detained aggressor is 47 years old and faced serious charges in connection with this brutal incident. This event underscores the critical role of law enforcement in interrupting domestic violence situations and the urgent need for widespread societal measures to address and prevent femicide.