Man Fatally Shot Inside Vehicle in Tecámac; Suspects Flee on Motorcycle
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A man was fatally shot inside his vehicle in the Los Héroes Tecámac neighborhood in Mexico State.
- Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing the assailants flee on a motorcycle.
- Authorities are investigating the homicide, and the victim's identity has not yet been released.
A man was shot and killed inside his car in the Los Héroes Tecámac housing development, Section Jardines, in Mexico State. The incident occurred on Viña street, where the victim was found inside a white Chevrolet Chevy Monza.
Neighbors reported hearing numerous gunshots. Upon arrival, municipal Civil Guard and State Security Secretariat officers discovered the victim deceased, with apparent gunshot wounds. According to witness accounts, the perpetrators were riding a motorcycle. They approached the victim's vehicle and fired multiple shots at the driver, who died at the scene.
The identity of the victim has not been disclosed. Forensic experts from the State of Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGJEM) arrived at the scene to commence their investigation into the homicide. They ordered the removal of the body and collected approximately six shell casings found near the attack site.
The FGJEM has an open inquiry into the case and is requesting anyone with information about the events to contact the ministerial authorities.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.