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Monday, January 9, 2017

US Citizen arrested in shooting of consular official in Mexico

Original article available at Siglo De Torreon
Translated by El Wachito

Mexican authorities in coordination with the FBI, arrested Zia Zafar, a US citizen of 32 years of age and who according to recent investigations, had recently converted to Islam. He is responsible for shooting a US Embassy employee, last Saturday January 6, in Guadalajara, Jalisco.


The location of Zafar was discovered through the information obtained through a credit card payment in a coffee shop of Colonia Arcos Vallarta, in Guadalajara.

Zia Zafar was arrested at his home, were the sunglasses and the wig that were used during the aggression were also found. 

After the attack, investigators reviewed the images captured by the security cameras of the area, and from there they tracked Zia Zafar till the moment of the attack. 

The cameras revealed that he was at a Starbucks moments before the attack. According to images obtained from security cameras of Starbucks, he was wearing the same wig and the sunglasses , that he was wearing when he attacked Christopher Nolan Ashcraft, who was identified as the victim by the British newspaper The Guardian. 

According to investigations, Zia Zafar arrived to Guadalajara on the 25th of November of 2016, flight 5939 of the American Eagle Airline from Phoenix, Arizona. 

This Sunday afternoon, during a press release, the PGR and the Secretary of Foreign Relations informed that the arrested individual would be sent back to the United States.

Zia Zafar was born on January 1st of 1985 and it was confirmed that he recently converted to Islam.

Nolan Ashcraft received a single gunshot to the chest; therefore the authorities believe that Zafar has training in firearms.

The FBI is participating in the investigations and offered 20 thousand dollars in exchange of information involved with the case.

Law enforcement personnel of Jalisco, Eduargo Almaguer Ramirez, claimed that the victim was in charge of immigration visa interviews. 

69 comments:

  1. why do the killing in Mexico ... it would be much easier in USA ...

    and why immigration official ?
    why not army general ?
    or a high ranking politician ?

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    1. Are you dumb? It's easier to kill people in Mexico than in USA.

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  2. Wow,these Starbucks drinking terrorists are the worst....had to be a silver spoon fed american...lol

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  3. Wow look at how efficient the police can be when the criminal is not a member of their cartel overlords organisation.

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    1. Telling ye brother,look how quick they caught this guy?
      Isn't it a shame they aren't as diligent for the 1000s of Mexican citizens killed and disappeared ?
      Then again we aren't US civil servants

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    2. To those who say he was caught fast...He was caught on video 1st which made it whole lot easier I assume..He also didn't appear to be too organized although he was a good shot..

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  4. They can tract down that guy but they can't Tract down mayo and chapos sons smh...

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    1. Maybe cause they don't want to. Man stop bitching its life. They bring in money for the Country.

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  5. Terrorism ! It's something we should all be vigilant for. That's why strong borders are a must and a priority.

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    1. 9:37 this "terrorist" did not jump across no fences, aigroplanos fly much higher than any stupid fence or "strong border" you and your stupid fence makers can "build" pendejo/a...
      --Seek help for your diverticulosis.

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    2. "Terrorism ! It's something we should all be vigilant for"

      Any country has a perfect right to be concerned about porous borders especially at this time.But its never seen in those terms,other cards are usually pulled

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    3. Mexican citizens need to stop blaming USA and Americans for their problems. If Mexicans don't like their government then overthrow it. It was great to see all of the recent protests and demonstrations. That is a very good start. It works!

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  6. No more water boarding in the USA . I got this feeling he will be begging to hurry up his extradition . By the time he gets to the USA all they will have to do is say Boo to get him to talk and then beat the shit out of him to get him to shut up . But on the other hand we should give him the assumption of innocent at least until mexico tortures a confession out ofhim .

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    1. No extradition needed since he's a US citizen.

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  7. The person shot was in charge of visa reviews and got shot? I wonder if it was a random hit

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    1. 10:15 Man, I tell you, get Master Card.

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  8. Is it me or does something about this story sound like bullshit??? What was this guy doing down there of all places??? Sounds fishy

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  9. This is how terrorists are getting into the USA. They go to Mexico first then either get into USA legally or through poyeros. Look at who they killed. Just a coincidence? I bet they have established a big network in Mexico now. Very scary.

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    1. @11:05 Could you explain to me how a US citizen going to Mexico and killing another US citizen has anything to do with "how terrorists are getting into the USA".

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    2. Donald Trump shouldn't you be writing this on Twitter not BB comments section. Get back to work or your fired.

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    3. its not that easy for terrorists too establish a network in mexico. not only will the government and citizens not allow it but the cartels as well. its bad for business. there has been plenty of middle easterns and saudi arabians whacked through out mexico the last six years.

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    4. Trump isn't even the President yet you tard

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    5. Funny. Pulse night club shooting spree, San Bernardino shooting spree, and the Boston Marathon bombing were all done by terrorists who were legally in this country. Quit trying to paint Mexico as a breading ground for islamic terrorists. It's not. Narcoterrorists, yes. But there are far easier ways for terrorists to get into the United States than illegally via Mexico. So quit propagating this b.s.

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    6. Trump ain't even President yet
      Ignorant bafooon.
      -ElBlancoNieves

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    7. dd
      I assume he means porous unchecked borders,,what do you think?Or is that racist ? You dont have that problem though do you,come and go as you like.Go speak with Meryl,you sound like her,an old woman

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    8. 10:28. Terrorists have their people working in various US Embassies in many countrespects including Mexico. The guy was killed by a terrorist for not doing what he was supposed to do. Compared to the US it easier to get into Mexico and Canada too if you are in the terrorism business. Then it's on to the USA. The citizenship of the killer and the victim are unimportant. Terrorists and the people who assist them are nearly everywhere now. They come into the US and Mexico from many countries.

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    9. El Blanco Nieves. This has nothing to do with Trump. Your racism and paranoia shows. I'm a mexican and worked for AFI for years. There are many Islamic terrorists in Mexico now. Totalmente incubierto. They appear to be Mexicans. You could not tell the difference. In all the major cities. If you called me a baffoon to my face pendejo I would kill you. Soy Policia Federal culero. Apologize.

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    10. 9:17 Damn Snow Flake a policia federal just called you out. They can't even control their country but here he is waiting for an apology. Haha!!!

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    11. If I didn't know better,I'd think you are Donald Trump Himself..Those certainly sound like his words..

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    12. Policias Culeros need to apologize for their corruption or their silence or both, their masters are the way they are because they have helped scratching each other's fundillos in full complicity...

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    13. They take orders from their superiors. It's either do what we order or be killed. And your family dies too. Not a simple solution like you think.

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  10. Y DONDE DEJAZTE EL MOTIVO BB,LOL.

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    1. the motive is still under investigation, however the person shoot was in charge of immigration visa interviews.

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  11. USA will make an example of him cause he giving Mexico a bad image as far as Islamic jihadists go and that's the last thing Mexico needs they have enough problems as it is and i am pretty sure that Mexican government nor the cartels want jihadists doing stuff there and making more heat in the area

    ~~~el spaceio~~~

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  12. USA ENEMY OF HUMAN KIND

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  13. He's being tortured right now. And all for not paying cash for a freaking coffee bruh?? SMH.. Dumbass

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  14. This must be the real reason of the border wall, gringos are scared of payback on behalf of their middle east friends..

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    1. @7:57 Think about what you just said - that the real reason the wall will be built is to keep an American citizen from crossing into Mexico and killing another American citizen.

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    2. I've just got to add, and i've thought this for awhile. There will be a time in the future when gringos will try and escape the USA and that southern border will come back to haunt them

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    3. Idiot if it was to keep Muslims out.. they would put a border up in Canada they're bringing over 900 muslims a day. The wall is to keep immigrants out. A wall increases Drug and Human Trafficking prices.
      It's for Profits
      -ElBlancoNieves

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    4. Well dd, see what psychotic maniacs propaganda makes?
      US made drug trafficking cartel members have guns, and money for passports, and visas, illegal mexican aliens do not have money for food to eat, much less for guns.
      --I hope they don't brainwash you too.

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    5. 10.05

      Every country on the planet is defined by borders.
      Does the US even have a right to be worried about its borders?In your ever so moral opinion.
      You tell us the real reason?Oh wait i have an idea what your opinion would be,pull that card out the deck.

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    6. The US was not scared of the mexican borders when they came to mexico begging for a chance, they did not respect their benefactors and stole half of mexico, now that the shoe is up the other side's ass, don't come a crying like a little girl, migration will keep happening, and this time we are vaccinated with Obamacare against your European epidemics,

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    7. Many terrorists come to USA from Canada.

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    8. 9:17 governor rob ford, whose name I like, did not get his crack from alaska, and he did not come to terrorize america, from the 🍁canada, ok, toronto city mayor, i'M sure there was a french connection there...

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  15. Religion strikes again

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    1. There is no coercion in religion. - Al-baqara 256

      Religion doesn't make you kill.

      - El Sol Perdido

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    2. Sol
      You are ever so right.True Muslims are the most gentle giving of people,and they abhor these terrorist murderers,but many here wouldn't have a clue about that

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    3. 8:06AM
      You should study basic logic.

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    4. Lol, quoting the Quran, a religious book which has verses advocating violence, in support of religion. Yikes! That "logic" is as sloppy as diarrhea.

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  16. Sounds like Trump's CIA is already on the move...(The Wall)

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    1. @8:49 You are getting a little ahead of yourself in conjuring up your conspiracy theories. Trump doesn't have a CIA until Jan. 20.

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    2. Trump needs to clean house in the CIA first. All the crooks must go before making a move. Legalize drugs so the DEA can be disband as well. Hahaha.

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  17. It would be interesting to know why and how he picked his victim. A deal gone bad or a way to cover up something more sinister? Both the suspect and the victim should be investigated. You just don't go should anyone because you need target practice. There must be a reason.

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  18. Great place to capture him . He can be extremely interrogated and the usa don't have to break any laws . Glad it wasn't a Mexican thing .

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  19. LOL at all you Sherlock Holmeses out there and your conspiracy theories. Que pendejos.

    Have any of you Judge Judies ever heard of "Occam's razor?" Go google it right now and then get back to us, present a reasonable hypotheses on why someone whose immigration status is uncertain might attack a government official who decides about immigration status.

    Speaking of conspiracy theories, where is El Morronyis? Is he grounded again el buey or did Chapo snitch on him? Or is he Mayo's special assistant now in charge of strategic partnerships with the BLO? You legal eagles can speculate on that one too El Oh El





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  20. Starbucks, más puttttttt...these Millenial kids.I tell ya wut...

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  21. Its all about terrorism! We've (USA) been trying to get Mexico to declare Narcos terrorist so we can wage our war on terror across the border.

    Remember when those idiots threw grenades into that club in Monterrey... US said it was terrorism, the Mexican Govt said no way, it just narcos killing innocent people. Now we have stories how narcos are helping ISIS south of the border, and now this recent Islam convert American shot a consulate employee. (we'll see how long it takes for them to say he is an ISIS sympathizer)

    And how the Keystone Federales & Muni Police can solve the case within 24 hours... smells like CIA BS to me. They solve less than 5% of homicide cases which means the narcos are brilliant at covering their tracks (which is not the case) or this is a plant!

    The US is doing its best to scare the hell out of its citizens (via Trumps comments on Mexico, ISIS in Mexico, Unrest in Mexico, Corruption in Mexico and the list goes on) to think we need a heavily fortified fence dividing the countries. When the economies collapse, this will get worse, and it will be in the near future. And if you think the killing of spineless narcos is bad now; when they are declared terrorists, they will not have any caves to hide in. They wont be scared of "El Whoever the F", they'll be dealing with JSOC who reports to the US President, no one else. They create their own Kill Lists, and you better pray you're not on it, because if they have to go through your family and friends (collateral damage) they will. They are highly trained killing machines that have had plenty of real world experience throughout the world.

    When this all happens, there will be a sh!tload of collateral damage that the Mexican Govt will protest about, then accept bribes from the foreign corporations rebuilding the country.Its all part of the grand plan to take resources from Mexico and some other countries of interest.

    Whether you believe this or not, I really don't care. Whether you think Narco Sicarios or wannabes can fight it out with JSOC or similar... I don't care. The train is moving at 200mph and you only have 1000ft of track... good luck avoiding the train wreck about to happen. In the end, this all saddens me, as there will be a lot of needless suffering (not that there hasn't been already) in Mexico, and there is no acceptable reason for it... outside of GREED! Mexico may have a lot of warlords (Narco Leadership), but the US are the Lords of War. Prepare yourself!

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    1. I read your novel and the very pessimistic side of me has a feeling this is exactly what's been/going to happen. I pray it doesn't but its sick and plausible, we have seen it before.

      To me it would make more sense to clean up the relationship and make Mexico, our neighbor, our best ally!

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  22. @6:40pm the USA is not the enemy of humankind Humankind rides on the back of USA. Take USA out of the equation and "hark!, what discord follows!" With all due respect.

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    1. 10:59 that is the preachings of the gospel, but in the practice, in the real world it is all do what I do, win win win, the end justifies the means, "I WON, DIDN'T I"???

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  23. According to the media, He is from India naturalized American and is back in the USA courtesy of Merida Initiative,for an appropriate enhancement interrogation.
    "Not available in Mexico".

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  24. Ask the right question. Like how the hell did he get a gun in Mexico? I doubt he has ties in Mexico. a tourist goes asking for a gun he probably gets robbed or whacked before he obtains a weapon. Specially where it happened.

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    1. This is a very good point, what are the odds of an American tourist can successfully purchase a gun in Guadalajara, without help? Why would a recent convert to Islam want a specific low level visa officer dead?

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    2. good catch, the credit card thing is obvious.

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  25. Americans can shoot

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