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Man Faces Trial for Shooting Two People and Killing a Dog in Parking Dispute
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico /Crime & Justice

Man Faces Trial for Shooting Two People and Killing a Dog in Parking Dispute

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man in Valle de Chalco, Mexico, has been ordered to stand trial for attempted homicide and animal cruelty.
  • The suspect allegedly shot two men and killed a dog during a dispute over a parking space.
  • He faces charges of attempted homicide and cruelty to sentient beings, with pre-trial detention ordered.

In Valle de Chalco, Mexico, a judge has ordered Elรญas Marcelino โ€œNโ€ to stand trial for his alleged involvement in a violent incident that left two men injured and a dog dead. The charges against him include attempted homicide and cruelty to sentient beings.

The prosecution alleges that on July 16, the suspect engaged in an argument with the victims over a parking space. During the altercation, Elรญas Marcelino โ€œNโ€ reportedly drew a firearm, firing shots that struck the two men and also shot a dog belonging to one of the victims.

The injured dog succumbed to its wounds the following day, July 17, while receiving veterinary care. Following his arrest, the suspect was taken to the Chalco Penitentiary and Reintegration Center.

After reviewing the evidence presented by the State Attorney General's Office, the judge determined there was sufficient cause to proceed with the trial. The court has imposed pre-trial detention as a precautionary measure and granted a two-month period for the completion of the complementary investigation. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.