Saturday, December 9, 2023

6 gunned down and killed after disagreement over horse race

Six people are dead and one wounded after an attack by gunmen in Empalme, Sonora, on Sunday evening over the results of a horse race.

The attack occurred around 7:00pm on Highway 85 as the victims were returning home from a horse race. They were traveling in a pickup truck pulling a horse trailer when they were attacked.

Sources said the shooting was related to a disagreement over secret bets made on the races, which were part of a traditional festival at the Santa María ejido.

Four of the dead were two fathers and their sons, two of whom were found embracing each other at the side of the highway.

Municipal police were the first to arrive to the scene and were later reinforced by state police and marines.

 Source: Opinión Sonora (sp), Net Noticias (sp)

Have something to say? Paid Subscribers get all access to make & read comments.

Mexico News Daily staff picks 2023: Books

0
Don't miss this list of 12 favorite books curated by the Mexico News Daily staff, covering Mexican history, culture, art and current events.
The sun sets on the Torre Mayor and other skyscrapers in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City.

Mexico’s year in review: The 10 biggest business stories of 2023

1
It's been an eventful year for the Mexican economy, with significant appreciation of the peso, Tesla's announcement, nearshoring buzz and more.

What does it meme? December edition

0
If you're on a quest to understand Mexican humor, or to find the best Mexican memes to share with your friends, you are in the right place.