investigation and other action to prevent and ensure [their] lives, the lives of [their] families and other members of the [MAC]."69 55. On January 25, 1994, Erminson Sepúlveda Saravia filed a verbal complaint with the Municipal Ombudsman, stating that the person who answered the telephone at the Town Hall had received an anonymous call indicating that the next victim would be the Mayor’s Private Secretary. After stating that several officials had been subjected to acts of violence, he also said in his complaint: "I appear to be the next victim of the violence in this city [...]"70. According to Mrs. Alba Luz Sepúlveda Saravia, her brother Erminson Sepúlveda, had "three young friends of my brother charged with looking after him, but unarmed because the Army never allowed them to arm themselves.“71 b. Facts surrounding the Injuries to Mr. Noel Emiro Omeara Carrascal 56. On January 28, 1994, three days after the abovementioned complaint, an order was given for the police to search all employees and visitors to the Town Hall, who had to leave their weapons at the entrance.72 As Edel Castilla Acosta –who worked in the town hall— pointed out "[...] this order was only carried out that day and from comments from former employees I knew it had never been done before”.73 57. According Danilson Lanzziano Lemus, who also worked at the Town Hall, José Erminson Sepúlveda told him that "there were strange, suspicious people outside," but said that they were going out to "have lunch there opposite" indicating it was "impossible that they would be so brazen [...]". Mr. Lanzziano Lemus said that on the way to the restaurant José Emirson Sepúlveda met "Mr. Noel, who asked him for a favor [...]" to which Mr. Emirson Sepúlveda told him "come and join me for lunch and a talk.”74 58. Once Noel Emiro Omeara Carrascal and Erminson Sepúlveda were in the restaurant, four plain clothes armed men entered, shot them and then left the area.75 Erminson Sepúlveda Saravia died the same day,76 while Noel Emiro Omeara Carrascal, who was hit by a bullet, was taken to hospital in Aguachica 69 Complaint filed before the Procurator’s Office on October 5, 1993 by MAC members, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit - National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 1, pp. 241 - 245. Annex 8 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. 70 Complaint of Erminson Sepúlveda Saravia before the Municipal Ombudsman of Aguachica January 25 1994, case file No. 397 National Human Rights Unit - National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 1, pp. 100 – 103. Annex No. 31 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. 71 Sworn statement of Alba Luz Sepúlveda Sarabia of April 14, 2003, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 2, pp. 133 - 137. Annex No. 30 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. 72 Sworn statement of Edel Mary Castilla Acosta of February 21, 2008, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 3, pp. 150 - 154. Annex 35 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. 73 Sworn statement of Edel Mary Castilla Acosta of February 21, 2008, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 3, pp. 150 - 154. Annex 35 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. 74 Sworn statement of Danilson Lanzziano Lemus of August 19, 2008, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 3, pp. 247 – 250. Annex, No. 34 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. Cf. sworn statement of Damaris Lanziano Lemus of March 31, 2003, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit - National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 2, pp. 118 and 119. Annex No. 32 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. 75 Cf. sworn statement of Manuel Claro Santiago of February 22, 2008, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 3, pp. 155 - 163. Annex No. 19 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. Cf. sworn statement of Ana Graciela Quintero Ortega of August 20, 2008, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit - National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 3, pp. 268 - 274. Annex No. 33 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010 and sworn statement of Rubén Darío Torres of July 21, 2010, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit - National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 4, pp. 212 - 215. Annex No. 36 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. Sworn statement of Ana Graciela Quintero Ortega of January 28, 1994, case file No. 397 of the National Human Rights Unit - National Prosecutor’s Office Bucaramanga, folder No. 1, pp. 26 and 27. Annex No. 61 to the petitioners’ brief of November 10, 2010. 76 In its report the Directorate of Judicial Police and Investigation acknowledges Erminson Sepúlveda Saravia’s murder in the context of the political violence in the area. Investigative report on the Puerto Patiño massacre (Cesar) on February 13, 1995. Directorate of Judicial Police and Investigation. Unit for Crimes against Life and Physical Integrity. Annex to the petitioners’ brief of April 23, 1997 and of March 3, 1999. 15