Car bomb kills multiple people at Colombian police station

A car bomb detonated outside a police station in the Colombian city of Cali on Tuesday morning, killing several officers and civilians and wounding dozens more, authorities said. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire and transport the injured to nearby hospitals, while police cordoned off the area to secure evidence. The explosion caused significant damage to the station’s façade and nearby storefronts, prompting a temporary suspension of police operations in the district.

Colombian officials launched a criminal investigation, with the National Police and the Attorney General’s Office confirming that the motive behind the attack remains under review. The incident occurs amid a broader pattern of violence linked to organized crime and insurgent groups that have targeted security forces across the country in recent years. Authorities have pledged to intensify security measures and pursue those responsible, while the government urged the public to remain vigilant as investigations continue.