Following The Murder of "El 10", Western Chihuahua State Has Been Experiencing a Wave of Violence

"Sol Prendido" for Borderland Beat 

A dozen murders have occurred in the Cuauhtémoc region

Following the murder of Fidel Adrián G. O., better known as "El 10," according to the FGE's records. He was identified as the second-in-command of the Gente del Tigre criminal group, which operates in municipalities such as Cuauhtémoc, Nonoava, and surrounding areas. The western region has experienced a period of violence over the past 10 days.

The incident in which "El 10," one of the leaders of the Gente del Tigre criminal group, was wiped out by armed civilians in Nonoava after an armed confrontation, occurred on October 15. González Olivas, 33, died as a result of gunshot wounds on a dirt road leading from Nonoava to Humariza, near the San Judas Tadeo cave.

Following reports of clashes in the region, authorities activated a security plan and immediately implemented a security operation. On the dirt road leading to the town of Humariza, near Rancho Bahuara, they located the following abandoned vehicles.

The following day, Attorney General César Jáuregui Moreno stated that they had confirmation that in a confrontation between civilians last Thursday, October 16, the 10th, a leader of the group known as Gente del Tigre, operating in Cuauhtémoc and Carichí, was killed. The initial information provided by the Attorney General was that the slain individual was close to El 11 or Virolo, leader of the Los Tigres criminal group, which has a significant presence in Cuauhtémoc and the region.

On the same day the violent incidents occurred, the disappearance of Said Molina Villalobos, 51, was reported missing in the same municipality of Nonoava. He had been reported missing on October 15, 2025, and was found dead along with two other people on October 19 on the Guachochi-Parral highway, near Valle Saavedra.

At the same time Molina Villalobos's body was found in Guachochi, on October 17, at the Yepachi police station in the community of Temósachic, a man was found dead inside a GMC 2500 pickup truck with gunshot wounds to the chest and left arm.

Days later, he was identified as Francisco Javier, 36 years old, who hadn’t been reported missing. The discovery was announced by the ministerial authority five days after the body was found.

During the first few minutes of that same Friday, two dead men were located near the community of La Junta, Guerrero municipality, next to whom a threatening message was found. The discovery was made next to the letters "La Junta," according to the report received by the 911 emergency system.

Next to the bodies was a poster with a message addressed to drug users, allegedly signed by a local organized crime group. Security authorities seized the poster as evidence.

After this, a man was murdered on the streets of the Anáhuac police station during the early hours of Sunday, October 19, when armed men aboard at least two vehicles gunned down the unfortunate individual, who remains unknown.

Upon arrival at the scene, the body of a man was confirmed to be lying on the side of a canal. He was described as having a robust build, dark complexion, approximately 1.80 meters tall, between 35 and 40 years old, wearing a white and gray plaid shirt, blue jeans, and white tennis shoes.

The victim was found lying supine with various gunshot wounds, mainly to the head. Between 20 and 25 spent shell casings, apparently .223 caliber, were also found at the scene.

He was identified as Arturo E. M., alias El Turi, 40 years old, who had been arrested on 28 February for drug dealing after a search of his home. During the operation carried out in February by the State Investigation Agency, in coordination with Sedena and SSPE, authorities seized a large shipment of narcotics from El Turi's home, including more than half a kilo of marijuana and 11 additional packages of the same drug; a package containing 7.7 grams of crystal meth; and four mobile phones.

During the night of Tuesday, October 22, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Municipal Police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the PRI neighborhood. The call was received through the 911 emergency system, which reported gunshots at a home located at 68th and Tenochtitlán Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers confirmed the discovery of two deceased men with gunshot wounds, and proceeded to secure the premises. At the same location, officers located an injured woman, who was taken by emergency personnel to the hospital for medical attention, suffering from gunshot wounds.

On October 23, authorities received an emergency report alerting them to the discovery of a lifeless body on the highway that connects Cuauhtémoc with La Junta, very close to the community known as Casa Colorada. According to municipal police, the victim was found face down, on the side of the asphalt, near the entrance to the road that leads to a shooting range. The discovery prompted an immediate mobilization of security forces to secure the area and gather evidence.

The following day, the Western District Attorney's Office, in coordination with Mexican Army personnel, traveled to the town of San Francisco de Borja, where they reported the presence of armed individuals, gunshots, and the burning of homes on the night of Thursday, October 23. Upon arriving at the town, the investigating officers discovered two homes with significant fire damage, with no injuries or deaths found.

Meanwhile, on the night of Friday, October 24, two young men were shot and killed in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood of Ciudad Cuauhtémoc. According to a police report, they were shot more than 40 times. The police report indicates that the incident occurred this morning on the streets of Parque Urueta and Periférico.

Municipal police officers arrived at the scene as first responders after reports of gunshots and located two dead men.

One of the victims was found inside a black Infinity vehicle, which had multiple bullet holes. The second body was found on the sidewalk next to the car, having allegedly tried to take cover after seeing the attack on the other man.

Hours later, the Western District Attorney's Office confirmed that a burned vehicle and three dead bodies were reported on the highway from San Francisco de Borja to Nonoava. The bodies were found on the afternoon of Friday, October 24, on the highway from San Francisco de Borja to Nonoava, at kilometer 31.

Investigative personnel from the Western District Attorney's Office who responded to the scene reported seeing the unidentified bodies. None of the bodies had any visible characteristics, as they were charred.

Forensic Services personnel seized a KIA SUV at the scene, which was completely damaged by the fire. Several firearm casings, apparently calibers 7.62 x 39 millimeters and .223, were also recovered. The bodies were taken to the Forensic Medical Service (Semefo) for a legal autopsy.

Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua

Source: El Heraldo de Chihuahua