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International Footballer Shot Dead

International Footballer Shot Dead

Panama international Gilberto Hernandez has been shot dead, police confirmed.

An international footballer is confirmed to have been shot dead on Monday, police said.

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Authorities in Panama confirmed on Monday that 26-year-old Panama international Gilberto Hernandez was killed by gunmen in the Caribbean city of Colon.

The centre-back appeared twice for his country in March this year, against Guatemala and Lionel Messi's Argentina. 

Hernandez played for Club Atletico Independiente, whom he made 35 appearances for after joining the club last year. 

Police said that a suspect has been arrested in "connection with the shooting" in Colon following "a series of operations and search procedures".

The Panamanian Football Federation issued a tribute to the player in a statement on Monday. 

"FEPAFUT extends its condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as to the entire CAI and Panamanian soccer family," it read, according to France24

"Peace to his soul."

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Hernandez played a full 90 minutes on his Panama debut against Guatemala in an international friendly in March, while he appeared from the bench against the 2022 FIFA World Cup champions. 

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