Overview
- Josué David Hernández, 20, was found dead Tuesday night after a bladed-weapon attack at a residence on Avenida Fleming in the Nuevo Progreso neighborhood, according to local reports.
- State authorities have opened an investigation, with investigative police, the State Civil Guard and forensic teams from the attorney general’s office processing the case.
- Officials say the suspected attacker has been identified, and local media report he fled and has not been located.
- Unofficial accounts describe a family dispute in which Hernández intervened to defend a sister before being struck with a machete, a version not yet confirmed by authorities.
- Hernández had emerged as a local boxing talent with state tournament wins and was preparing for a professional debut planned for 2026, as his coach posted a public farewell on social media.