Former Peruvian soccer player Henry Colán, who played for Sport Boys, Sporting Cristal and Universidad César Vallejo, was shot dead this Monday in the popular Lima sector of Barrios Altos, at the age of 41.
The news was announced by Sport Boys through its account on the social network deformation.
"We regret to report the sensitive death of our beloved former player and technical director of our 2011 category, Henry Colán. We extend our most sincere condolences and offer a prayer for his eternal rest," the club wrote.
Police sources confirmed to the RPP station and the Latina Television network that Colán was shot before 6:00 a.m. local time (11:00 GMT) by unknown persons, in an attack that is being investigated.
Latina Television, which had access to the police report, detailed that the former soccer player was shot six times that caused his death.
The former soccer player was taken by two people to the Dos de Mayo hospital in Lima, where they confirmed his death, according to the station. After hearing the news, the Peruvian Soccer Federation (FPF) regretted "the sensitive death of Henry Colán."
"Our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and friends. Rest in peace!" the FPF published on the X social network.
Sporting Cristal, where he also played, joined in the condolences on the same social network and sent his "heartfelt condolences" to his relatives, to whom he wished "a lot of strength."
Colán debuted at Club Deportivo Alfonso Ugarte in 2002 and had a long career that led him to play for Somos Aduanas, Sport Boys -in two stages-, Sporting Cristal, Alianza Atlético, Total Chalaco, Club Deportivo Universidad San Marcos, Ayacucho FC and César Vallejo University. He retired in 2018.
