New Insights and Video Emerge on the Death of Young Cuban in Havana

The death of a young man, Luis Manuel Perdomo, who was affectionately known by his neighbors as "Luisito El Calvo," has sparked outrage and widespread questioning across social media platforms. This surge of emotion follows his demise during a botched police intervention in the Playa municipality of Havana.

According to a report by news outlet La Tijera, the incident unfolded on the rooftop of the young man's home, located at 70 between 13 and 15, after his mother called the police hoping to manage an emotional episode he was experiencing. Witnesses recounted that "the police started shouting at him," and subsequently "attacked him, threw him down, and delivered a forceful blow to his head, causing his death right there on the rooftop."

Footage captured by a neighbor documented the authorities confronting the young man on the rooftop, with additional clips showing what appear to be officers attempting to subdue him. Another brief video captured the image of his body covered with what seemed to be a sheet, still on the rooftop, suggesting he did not die from a fall from a high place.

Conflicting Accounts and a Grieving Mother

Reports indicate that Luis Manuel was not under the influence of drugs nor attempting to jump. "He was simply murdered by the PNR's henchmen," La Tijera asserted, challenging the regime's supporters: "Now I want the cyber-trolls to present this evidence and demand justice for Luisito's murder."

The mother's decision to call the police has stirred intense debate. Some commenters questioned, "Why did she call the police if he wasn't on drugs or violent?" while others empathized with her possible desperation: "Maybe she did it to prevent him from jumping."

Among the comments, there are calls for justice, labeling the incident as "another unpunished crime," and questioning the police's training in crisis situations: "These officers know nothing about self-defense... I don't think 'throwing down' is necessary when there are immobilization techniques," one user remarked.

Voices also emerged urging caution and a full investigation before reaching conclusions. "If the boy was agitated and during the process of restraint received a fatal blow, that's not murder; it's involuntary manslaughter," another user opined.

A user summed up the general sentiment with a harsh critique: "The police in Cuba commit worse crimes, and it's not just one; they have a record."

A source close to the family mentioned that the young man was recovering from an addiction to a chemical substance. "I heard about him from his father, who called me this morning with the news. He said it had been two weeks since Luis Manuel had taken the necessary medication for his recovery from 'Kimiko,' a drug all too common among Cuban youth."

Many users drew parallels with notable cases like George Floyd in the U.S., suggesting a double standard by the Cuban regime: "In Cuba, they demanded justice for Floyd, but here they remain silent in similar cases."

A Public Demand for Justice: Ensuring the Incident Doesn't Fade Away

The public outcry on social media converges on demands for transparency, justice, and institutional accountability. The grief over Luis Manuel's loss is intertwined with community frustration, fearing that once again, "nothing will happen."

As of the time of this publication, there is no detailed official account of the events, and it is possible that one may never emerge. The only confirmed fact is the unfortunate death of a young Cuban under suspicious and troubling circumstances, casting a harsh light on the Cuban police.