On April 5th, 2021, a man killed his ex-girlfriend and himself with a hazardous powder at a mall in Colombia. The incident occurred at a popular shopping mall in the city of Pasto, located in the southwestern part of the country. According to reports, the man, identified as 23-year-old Javier Ortega, entered the mall carrying a bag filled with a hazardous powder. He then proceeded to locate his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend, Jessica Rocha, who was also shopping in the mall. Ortega then reportedly threw the powder at Rocha, which caused her to suffer a severe allergic reaction and ultimately die. Ortega then reportedly ingested the powder himself, resulting in his death as well. The hazardous powder used in the incident has yet to be identified. The incident has sparked outrage among the local community, with many voicing their outrage over the horrific incident.