A high-ranking Mexican official was gunned down whereas having dinner at a seafood restaurant within the newest spherical of lethal violence in opposition to politicians within the nation.
Jose Luis Pereida Robles, the secretary normal of the Teocaltiche Metropolis Council, was attacked simply earlier than 5 p.m. Monday, native officers stated.
Police first responded to the eatery once they acquired studies of a person injured within the gunfire, however first responders discovered Pereira, 35, “not had very important indicators.”
Teocaltiche is situated within the northeast of the state of Jalisco, 100 miles from the capital of Guadalajara.
No arrests have been made because the Jalisco state prosecutor’s workplace continues to analyze the motive behind the lethal capturing.
“The Teocaltiche Metropolis Council deeply regrets the passing of our Secretary Basic, who tragically misplaced his life,” the board stated on Fb. “His braveness and dedication left an indelible mark on our group. His legacy will stay on ceaselessly in our hearts.”
Violence within the state has risen dramatically through the years because the Jalisco New Era cartel has taken over, CBS Information reported.
President Trump designated the cartel as a international terrorist group.
Eight Teocaltiche cops had been kidnapped and 4 our bodies had been recovered in plastic luggage alongside the aspect of the highway in February.
State officers took management of the police division over fears the division was infiltrated by the gangs after the kidnappings, the outlet reported.
Pereira’s homicide comes two weeks after the town’s police chief was gunned down by a suspected gang member.
Teocaltiche Chief of Police Ramón Grande Moncada was driving together with his spouse simply after 8 p.m. on April 15 when a gunman rode up beside their automotive and opened hearth, in keeping with the Latin Occasions and the state prosecutor’s workplace.
Moncada, 50, was struck 3 times and died on the scene after the suspect fled.
His spouse was additionally shot however survived.
The police commander’s demise occurred the identical day federal and state officers seized a property within the metropolis utilized by prison teams to stash stolen automobiles and items price upwards of $2 million, the outlet reported.
The town authorities blasted state officers for permitting the violence to unfold within the space.
“Each life misplaced, each household damaged, each night time spent, are wounds that cry for justice. We will’t and shouldn’t get used to residing like this,” the town posted on Fb.
“We demand clear and overwhelming solutions for the State and the Federation. We demand actual safety for our folks. We demand the restoration of peace, safety and dignity of our properties,” the assertion added.
The spate of assassinations isn’t confined to the state of Jalisco as violence has plagued cities throughout Mexico.
In October, the decapitated head of a city’s mayor was found on his automotive six days into his time period.
The physique of Alejandro Arcos, the 43-year-old mayor of Chilpancingo, Guerrero, was discovered stuffed inside his pickup truck whereas his head was positioned on prime of the automobile.
Former prosecutor and native police official, recognized as German “N,” was arrested in Arcos’ demise after prosecutors initially blamed the homicide on gang violence, CBS Information reported.
