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People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot

March 3rd, 2012 by Sergio Alvarez
Sergio Alvarez
Caracas, Venezuela, South America
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People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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An Amnesty International banner with the hashtag #FuerzaOneChot hangs in front of the Santa Sofia clinic.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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OneChot is recovering in the Intensive Care Unit of Santa Sofia clinic where he is now under a stable but still delicate condition.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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A girl show a sign that reads 'A thousand blessing for you'.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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A girl wears a OneChot t-shirt in support.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Clipboards were handed out to people to write messages that will be later delivered to him.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Friends and fans write messages of support for the reggae singer.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Local rappers La Mente and Big Habana write messages of support for Onechot.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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OneChot's family talked to the press and greeted supporters.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Amnesty International advocate talks to the press about OneChot's case and gun violence epidemic in Venezuela.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Fans show messages of support.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Luna, OneChot's mother, talks to the press about her son's condition. He is in stable but delicate condition.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Local rappers La Mente from Ido Family, Luis Chirino, Big Habana and Nelson Guedes from 4to Poder, show their support for OneChot.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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A friend of the reggae singer is unable to contain her emotions while talkig to the press.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Crowd gathered outside the Santa Sofia clinic.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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A man wears a shirt against gun violence.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Supporters' messages are displayed hoping for his recovery and well being.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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A sign in red says 'Rasta, get up from that bed and lets keep singing songs of peace'.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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A supporter shows a sign in front of the Amnesty International banner.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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People wearing t-shirts in support of Onechot.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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A man shows a drawing he made of the reggae singer.
People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Daniel Sarmiento, drummer of prominent local bands Desorden Publico and Papashanty Sound System, also came out to show his support.
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
  • People gather in support of local wounded reggae singer OneChot
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Friends, family, local musicians and Amnesty International activists gather in front of Santa Sofia clinic in support of reggae artist OneChot who was shot in the head on February 28th during an attempted robbery.

Venzuelan Dancehall reggae singer Juan David Chacón, better known as "Onechot", was shot in the head at dawn on February 28th by urbanization Monte Bello. Criminal elements attacked the founder of prominent local bands Papashanty Sound System and Negus Nagast to rob him of his vehicle. A bullet that pierced his face caused him to lose control of the car, which crashed against the concrete wall of an adjacent building.

The singer had gone to pick up promotional material to take on a regional upcoming tour when he was a victim of violence. Chacón is in the intensive care ward of the Santa Sofia Clinic in Caracas. He underwent surgery to stop bleeding in the brain, as doctors claim his condition is stable but very sensitive.

On August 17, 2010 Onechot released the video for his song Rotten Town, which criticizes widespread violence in Venezuela. Two days later the government announced that the piece would be censored because according to them it contained "sensationalist images of violence."

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Sergio Alvarez
Caracas, Venezuela, South America
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