A footballer was shot six times by a gang of thugs and left to die in the street during a brutal robbery.
Club Deportivo Napoles captain Carlos Omar Oyuela Aguilar was riding his motorbike along a road in Marcovia, southern Honduras, when several armed men are said to have blocked his path on Tuesday night, January 27.
According to local reports, a struggle then broke out as the crooks tried to rob his bike and the footballer was shot at least six times. There are contrasting reports as to whether the attackers then fled with the motorcycle or abandoned the bike, but their victim was left lying critically injured in the road.
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He was rushed to a hospital in Choluteca before being transferred to a larger facility in the capital, Tegucigalpa. Despite medics’ efforts, he died shortly after admission at the facility, as reported by NeedToKnow.
Aguilar, from Soledad, captained Club Deportivo Napoles, who last competed in the Campeonato Navideno 2025-26 tournament.
The club paid a heartfelt tribute to him, as a spokesman said: “Today, CD Napoles mourns the loss of our captain, Carlos Omar Oyuela. His leadership, dedication, and love for football left an unforgettable mark both on and off the pitch.
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“We send our deepest condolences and strength to his family, embracing them with respect and solidarity in this time of profound grief.
“We also keep his team-mates and friends in our prayers. Rest in peace, captain; your legacy will live forever in the heart of CD Napoles.”
In another tribute, the club posted “Fly high, champion. Napoles will always be your home,” accompanied by farewell messages dedicated to their wearer of the number five shirt.
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Social media condolences suggest Carlos is survived by a wife, a brother, and his parents.
Authorities are now investigating to identify and capture his killers.
Honduras in Central America continues to struggle with one of the highest murder rates in the world.