Overview
- The incident occurred on September 23 around 11 a.m. in Valle de Anáhuac, Ecatepec, after an attempted robbery at a convenience store.
- Employees realized the man, identified as Erick “N” and about 35 years old, was unarmed and called for help from nearby residents and merchants.
- Bystanders detained, tied and beat him, and medical staff at the nearby Hospital General Dr. José María Rodríguez later confirmed he had no vital signs.
- Municipal police cordoned the area while the state prosecutor’s office recovered the body, secured the motorcycle and began an investigation that includes CCTV review.
- No arrests have been reported, and witnesses said a female relative made threats at the scene as images and videos spread widely on social media.