Panama international Henriquez shot and killed

Amilcar Henriquez - a veteran of 75 international caps for the national team - was killed in Nuevo Colon, a province of Colon on Saturday.

Experienced international and Arabe Unido midfielder Amilcar Henriquez died Saturday after being shot in his homeland.

Henriquez - a veteran of 75 international caps for the national team - was killed in Nuevo Colon, a province of Colon.

The 33-year-old was reportedly taken to the hospital in Sabanitas but he was unable to be saved.

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The Panama Football Federation (FEPAFUT) and LPF outfit Arabe Unido paid tribute to Henriquez.

Lamentamos en lo más profundo la muerte de nuestro seleccionado nacional Amílcar Henríquez. Dios reciba tu alma Mickey. pic.twitter.com/JaODnBH1kK — FEPAFUT (@fepafut) April 16, 2017

"We deeply mourn the death of our national team player Amilcar Henriquez," the FEPAFUT wrote via Twitter. "May God receive your soul, Mickey," it continued, using one of Henriquez's nicknames.

Arabe Unido said: "We regret the death of our blue Amilcar Henriquez, a player who gave his heart on the field for DAU and for the national team."

The national team also expressed their condolences, writing: "We join the grief of our Panamanian brothers. Rest in peace, Amilcar Henriquez."

Henriquez - who made his international debut in 2005 - had featured in Panama's World Cup qualifying campaign for 2018, playing in the 1-1 draw against the United States last month.

Lamentamos la muerte de nuestro azul Amilkar Henríquez, jugador que entregó su corazón en la cancha por el DAU y por la selección. pic.twitter.com/KDOXnHAYKV — Árabe Unido de Colón (@ArabeUnido_) April 16, 2017

He had also returned to boyhood club Arabe Unido last year, having spent time with America Cali, Real Cartagena, Independiente Medellin, Atletico Huila and Santacrucena.