Mexico City Prosecutors Investigate Potential Crimes in Young Man's Death After World Cup Festivities

The Mexico City prosecutor's office is not ruling out criminal involvement in the death of a 19-year-old man who passed away after celebrating Mexico's victory over Ecuador in a World Cup match. Isaías Trejo died near the Ángel de la Independencia, with initial reports suggesting asphyxiation due to crowd crush.

The prosecutor's office stated it is reviewing testimonies, video recordings, expert reports, and toxicological studies to clarify the circumstances of Trejo's death. "We do not rule out the possibility of some other crime associated with this unfortunate death," the office announced in a statement released Monday, six days after the incident.

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We do not rule out the possibility of some other crime associated with this unfortunate death.

This statement follows a complaint by the young man's mother to Radio Fórmula, where she alleged that her son's body showed clear signs of beatings. She expressed deep indignation, asserting that the visible marks of physical violence contradicted preliminary versions of death by bronchoaspiration caused by the crush during the celebrations.

The mother recounted that her son had attended the celebrations spontaneously after an invitation from acquaintances and that she lost all contact with him hours before his death was confirmed. The prosecutor's office emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, with forensic experts working to determine the exact cause of death. This inquiry occurs amidst broader investigations by the capital's government into the deaths of four people during massive fan gatherings following the World Cup match.

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the body of my son presented obvious signs of blows.