Pablo Escobar A mug shot of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. (more) How Did Pablo Escobar Die? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/How-Did-Pablo-Escobar-Die Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 17, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot On December 2, 1993, Pablo Escobar died during a shootout with Colombian authorities. The drug lord was shot three times: in the leg, upper back, and right ear. The shot to his head was fatal. While various people claimed responsibility, some have speculated that Escobar took his own life. He had previously expressed concerns about being extradited to the United States and at one point said that he “would rather have a grave in Colombia than a jail cell in the U.S.” His death capped an extensive manhunt. By the early 1990s Colombia was facing growing violence instigated by Escobar ...(100 of 267 words)

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