A California Couple Shot and Killed While on Vacation in Mexico

A California couple has been shot and killed while on vacation in Mexico, authorities have confirmed.

The couple, identified by the Michoacan State Attorney General’s Office only as Gloria A., 50, and Rafael C., 53, were gunned down in the western state of Michoacan just before midnight Wednesday night.

The married pair had been travelling in a pickup truck in the municipality of Angamacutiro when they were shot. The woman died at the scene, reports Reuters, while the man died in hospital a short time later.

It was not immediately clear why or if the couple was specifically targeted.

State prosecutors told Reuters that the woman, who had obtained U.S. citizenship, and the man, who was born in the U.S. to Mexican parents, had family and a home in Angamacutiro.

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According to the outlet, authorities learned of the attack after security officers found their vehicle ridden with bullets on an Angamacutiro street.

The prosecutor’s office said that the couple’s licence plate had been registered without a number in the Lázaro Cárdenas neighbourhood. Investigators were collecting ballistic evidence from the scene for analysis.

The killing is considered a step backward in the Mexican government’s pledge to curb organized crime in several regions.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office in October, has promised to replicate nationally the success she had as mayor of Mexico City in bringing down the sprawling capital’s murder rate.

Conclusion

The killing of the California couple is a tragic reminder of the ongoing violence and crime in Mexico. As the country struggles to combat organized crime, it is essential to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure personal safety.

FAQs

* What happened to the California couple?
+ The couple was shot and killed while on vacation in Mexico.
* Who were the victims?
+ The victims were identified as Gloria A., 50, and Rafael C., 53.
* Why was the couple targeted?
+ It is not clear why the couple was specifically targeted.
* What is the Mexican government doing to combat organized crime?
+ The Mexican government has promised to curb organized crime in several regions, but the killing of the California couple is a step backward in this effort.

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