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Elderly American Man Arrested for Shooting and Killing Environmental Activists Blocking Highway

An elderly American man has been taken into custody after fatally shooting two environmental activists who were obstructing traffic on a major highway. The shocking incident was captured on video, revealing the perpetrator’s confrontation with the protesters before resorting to violence. The suspect has been identified as Kenneth Darlington, a 77-year-old lawyer and teacher holding dual American and Panamanian citizenship.

The disturbing footage portrays a man with gray hair and glasses engaging in a heated argument with the activists on the highway. In a tragic turn of events, Darlington drew a gun and opened fire, causing the immediate death of one protester, while the other succumbed to injuries at a local hospital. News reports from Magyar Nemzet and New York Post confirm the details of the incident.

These environmental protests have been ongoing for several weeks, with demonstrators taking to the roads to voice their opposition against a Canadian-based company’s plans to continue operating the largest copper mine in the region for the next two decades. The road closures have resulted in substantial financial losses of up to eighty million dollars per day for businesses and forced the closure of schools across the country for over a week, as reported by American newspapers.

Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased activists, emphasizing that such a heinous crime has no place in Panamanian society. This tragic shooting follows an earlier incident where a protester was fatally struck by a foreigner attempting to bypass a roadblock last week, as highlighted by Panamanian media.

As investigations continue, authorities are working diligently to ensure justice is served for the victims and their families. The international community stands united in condemning this act of violence and reiterating the importance of peaceful dialogue to address environmental concerns.

Photo: X / New York Post

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