Sicarios disparan desde las rejas y le quitan la vida a Malka Rico Cepeda

Dos sicarios que llegaron a pie hasta una residencia del barrio Los Laureles de Barranquilla acabaron con con la vida de una mujer que se encontraba al interior de la misma, en hechos ocurridos la noche de este sábado 29 de noviembre de 2025.
Sicarios disparan desde las rejas y le quitan la vida a Malka Rico Cepeda

Sicarios disparan desde las rejas y le quitan la vida a Malka Rico Cepeda Malka Irina Rico Cepeda, 43, was killed in her Barranquilla residence by two assailants who arrived on foot and fired through the gates. She was taken to the hospital but arrived without vital signs. Investigations revealed Rico Cepeda had multiple prior judicial records and may have been targeted by the criminal organization ‘los Pepes’. Authorities are investigating the possibility of a gang-related dispute.

  • Malka Irina Rico Cepeda, 43, was killed by two gunmen at her home in the Los Laureles neighborhood of Barranquilla.
  • The victim was shot through the gates of her residence around 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
  • She was taken to the Hospital Universidad del Norte but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
  • Rico Cepeda had 11 previous judicial records, including charges for drug trafficking, family violence, theft, and illegal firearm possession.
  • Her name reportedly appeared on a threatening pamphlet issued by the criminal organization ‘los Pepes’.
  • Authorities suspect the killing may be related to a territorial dispute between criminal gangs operating in Barranquilla.
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