Gregorio Velasquez Velasquez
Victim of the military dictatorship — 34 years old.
Background
Gregorio Velasquez Velasquez
Victim of the military dictatorship — 34 years old.
Case summary
Gregorio Velásquez Velásquez, 34 years old and with no political affiliation, was murdered by a military patrol on September 18, 1973, in Conchalí. He died from multiple gunshot wounds near his home after failing to obey an order to halt during the curfew, and he is officially recognized as a victim of political violence.
Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos[1]
Gregorio Velázquez Velázquez died that day at 23:30 hours, in the población Municipal, from multiple gunshot wounds, as stated in the Medical Death Certificate from the Legal Medical Institute.
According to family members who witnessed the events, around 21:00 hours that day and during the curfew, Gregorio Velásquez left his home, located on Calle Viena in the población Municipal, Conchalí commune. Two blocks from his home, he was struck by bullets fired by military personnel patrolling the area after he failed to respond to a halt order.
Based on the evidence gathered and the investigation conducted, the Superior Council, considering the circumstances, the period, and the cause of death, declared Gregorio Velásquez Velázquez a victim of the prevailing political violence.
References
- 1Museum of Memoryhttps://interactivos.museodelamemoria.cl/victims/?p=770