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Ex-Cruz Azul Lawyer David Cohen Sacal Shot Outside Mexico City Courthouse; Suspect Detained

Officials now report David Cohen Sacal is alive in very grave condition after emergency surgery.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred just before 5 p.m. on the steps of Ciudad Judicial on Avenida Niños Héroes in the Doctores neighborhood.
  • A Policía de Investigación officer nearby returned fire, wounding the alleged attacker and enabling his arrest at the scene.
  • Authorities identified the suspect as Héctor “N”, 18, and placed him under medical guard after confirming he is not a minor.
  • Investigators seized a handgun believed to have been used in the attack and an unplated motorcycle linked to the suspect.
  • The Mexico City prosecutor’s office opened a case for homicide/attempted homicide and is reviewing whether the attack relates to Cohen’s legal work, including his past representation of Guillermo “Billy” Álvarez.