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Mexico City Confirms Slain Zona Rosa Victim Was ‘El Panu,’ Security Chief for Los Chapitos

Mexico City prosecutors verified his identity by fingerprints, prompting a qualified homicide investigation.

Overview

  • Authorities said fingerprint forensics completed on December 25 confirmed the victim as Óscar Medina, known as “El Panu.”
  • The shooting occurred December 21 at the Luau restaurant in Zona Rosa, where a gunman in dark clothing, a cap, and a face mask opened fire, killing Medina and injuring another person.
  • The capital’s prosecutor’s office opened a case for qualified homicide, and the investigation continues to identify, locate, and determine the motive of those responsible.
  • Security and investigative teams including SSC officers, forensic specialists, and the investigative police cordoned the area and processed evidence at the scene.
  • U.S. authorities had offered up to $4 million for information leading to Medina’s arrest or conviction, and the victim was initially misidentified by a partner as “Óscar Ruiz” before forensic confirmation.