Former mayor and two officials among 10 killed in Zacatecas; 9 victims identified

Ten bodies were discovered across three municipalities in Zacatecas, Mexico, a grim discovery that includes two public officials from Fresnillo and a former mayor. The victims were identified as Fidel Alvarado de la Torre, the municipal social development secretary, and Jesús Gerardo Muñetón Hernández, a firefighter, both serving the Fresnillo government. The former mayor of Sombrerete, Ignacio Castrejón Valdez, was also among the deceased.

The Fresnillo city council issued a statement expressing deep consternation over the deaths of Alvarado de la Torre and Muñetón Hernández, describing them as efficient, friendly, and committed public servants. Mayor Javier Torres Rodríguez urged state authorities and the prosecutor's office to expedite the investigation and bring justice to the families.

Reports indicate that five bodies were found hanging from a vehicular bridge in Pozo de Gamboa, Pánuco municipality. Another four bodies were discovered in Morelos municipality, and the tenth victim, identified as the former mayor of Sombrerete, was found in Sain Alto.

Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza, the Secretary General of the Zacatecas government, confirmed that nine of the ten bodies had been identified. He stated that eight victims were from Zacatecas and one from Durango. Mugüerza assured that the State Attorney General's Office has a strong line of investigation and that further details would be released at the appropriate time. He also noted that such events had not been recorded in the state for a long time and pledged to intensify security operations.