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Mexico City Prosecutors Confirm Slaying of 'El Panu' in Zona Rosa, Open Homicide Investigation

Prosecutors say U.S. agencies had a warrant with a $4 million reward for the alleged Los Chapitos security chief.

Overview

  • Authorities verified the victim’s identity through fingerprint analysis as Óscar Medina, known as “El Panu,” killed on December 21 inside the Luau restaurant in the Zona Rosa.
  • Investigators describe Medina as a security chief for the Los Chapitos faction and for Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar within the Sinaloa Cartel.
  • According to the case file, a shooter in dark clothing with a cap and face covering approached as Medina dined with relatives and fired multiple times, also injuring another person.
  • The FGJCDMX opened a qualified homicide case, and SSC and PDI personnel secured the area, collected evidence and continue efforts to identify suspects and determine motive.
  • The body was initially recorded at the forensic institute under the name “Óscar Ruiz,” a misidentification later corrected by forensic examination.