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(CNN Spanish) -
The Colombian Prosecutor's Office reported this Saturday through a statement that they presented to a judge of guarantees in Cali Luis Ángel Piedrahita, the policeman who allegedly shot a young man during the demonstrations that took place on April 28 in the Cali city.
According to the Prosecutor's Office, the 17-year-old allegedly participated in the protests and apparently kicked the policeman and he allegedly reacted and shot him.
The young man died at the scene of a shot to the head, authorities said.
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The Prosecutor's Office detailed in the report that the results of the investigations confirm that the projectiles found at the scene would have been fired by the weapon that the National Police assigned to Piedrahita.
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The judge charged the uniformed man with the crime of aggravated homicide.
According to the Prosecutor's Office, the person involved did not accept the charges and must comply with an assurance measure in a prison.
