Borderland Beat
An armed group of about 10 men attacked and shot the commander of the preventive state police, José Leonel Aguiluz Camacho, about 7 a.m. Saturday, in Santa Rocío in Culiacán.
He was driving a black Nissan Murano SUV with VNF6005 plate when he was attacked by men who surrounded him in two three vehicles, one was identified as a white or light grey Tsuro. They repeatedly shot the chief with AK-47s at least 50 times, wounding him gravely.
Aguiluz Camacho repelled the aggression, but was shot six times in the body. The paramedics from the Red Cross and auxiliary police immediately worked trying to save him and transported him to a nearby private, local hospital but he died minutes later.
According to some reports, at the edge of a canal near the community of San Manuel a Nissan Tsuru was found, with traces of blood, which is presumably is related to the to the murder of the well known police chief.
At least 50 AR-15 and AK-47 casings were found at the scene.
Aguiluz Camacho served as the head of the elite group in Navolato, a municipality located 29 kilometers from Culiacan, same locality known for their ability to fight abductions and other offenses related to organized crime. Recently José Leonel Aguiluz Camacho and Navolato received a notable commendation as police of the year, from governor Mario López Valdez. In 2009, the police chief received recognition from the Rotary Club of Culiacan when they gave him a Distinguished Citizen Award for "his conviction to duty to safeguard the lives and safety of the people."
Also in Culiacan, a charred male body was found on the side of the international highway Mexico 15, at the ejido of Los Becos de Costa Rica.
Local authorities reported the discovery of a corpse half buried in Bellavista, in the community of Culiacancito. Up to press time, the victim had not been identified.
Buenavista Tomatlán 3 presumably community guards killed
An armed group of about 10 men attacked and shot the commander of the preventive state police, José Leonel Aguiluz Camacho, about 7 a.m. Saturday, in Santa Rocío in Culiacán.
He was driving a black Nissan Murano SUV with VNF6005 plate when he was attacked by men who surrounded him in two three vehicles, one was identified as a white or light grey Tsuro. They repeatedly shot the chief with AK-47s at least 50 times, wounding him gravely.
Aguiluz Camacho repelled the aggression, but was shot six times in the body. The paramedics from the Red Cross and auxiliary police immediately worked trying to save him and transported him to a nearby private, local hospital but he died minutes later.
According to some reports, at the edge of a canal near the community of San Manuel a Nissan Tsuru was found, with traces of blood, which is presumably is related to the to the murder of the well known police chief.
Aguiluz Camacho served as the head of the elite group in Navolato, a municipality located 29 kilometers from Culiacan, same locality known for their ability to fight abductions and other offenses related to organized crime. Recently José Leonel Aguiluz Camacho and Navolato received a notable commendation as police of the year, from governor Mario López Valdez. In 2009, the police chief received recognition from the Rotary Club of Culiacan when they gave him a Distinguished Citizen Award for "his conviction to duty to safeguard the lives and safety of the people."
Also in Culiacan, a charred male body was found on the side of the international highway Mexico 15, at the ejido of Los Becos de Costa Rica.
Local authorities reported the discovery of a corpse half buried in Bellavista, in the community of Culiacancito. Up to press time, the victim had not been identified.
Buenavista Tomatlán 3 presumably community guards killed
