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Second Suspect Arrested in Killing of Mexico City Lawyer David Cohen

Investigators are pursuing possible masterminds after a detained suspect alleged a 30,000‑peso contract.

Overview

  • City security chief Pablo Vázquez announced the capture of Donovan “N,” who was placed at the disposal of the Mexico City prosecutor’s office as another alleged participant.
  • The alleged shooter, Héctor “N,” 18, was wounded and detained at the scene by a Policía de Investigación agent and remains hospitalized under custody.
  • According to suspect statements reported by authorities, an intermediary nicknamed “Gufy” or “Goofy” offered about 30,000 pesos for the attack, and the detainees said they did not know the victim.
  • The Mexico City prosecutor publicly apologized for initially misstating the timing of Cohen’s death and said the inquiry covers both material perpetrators and possible intellectual authors.
  • Cohen, known for representing figures linked to Cruz Azul and former footballer Salvador Carmona, was shot outside Ciudad Judicial after visiting the tribunal president, intensifying calls for stronger courthouse security.