LI man killed while traveling in Colombia
A Floral Park man was shot and killed during an attempted robbery as he traveled in Colombia. John Mariani was attacked Friday night when gunmen in a car and on a motorcycle managed to stop his taxi
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Sep 28, 2015, 1:19 AM
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Updated 3,408 days ago
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A Floral Park man was shot and killed during an attempted robbery as he traveled in Colombia.
John Mariani was attacked Friday night when gunmen in a car and on a motorcycle managed to stop his taxi in the wealthy city of Medellin.
Authorities say Mariani refused to hand over his wallet, and was fatally shot.
Newsday reports that the 65-year-old was traveling with a friend.
The U.S. Embassy did not immediately comment.
Colombian police offered a $16,000 reward for information on the suspects.
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