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Seven Killed in Shooting at Horse Race Near Parral, Chihuahua

The venue is owned by brothers Arturo and Augusto Medina, the latter a PRI deputy.

Overview

  • State officials confirmed seven fatalities as investigators continue to piece together what happened at Carril Santa Teresa.
  • Preliminary accounts say a gunman shot two people beside a white luxury pickup before another assailant opened fire with a rifle.
  • Authorities report that some wounded fled into nearby hills where additional bodies were later found, raising the possibility of a higher toll.
  • A luxury pickup seen speeding from the racetrack was later found crashed near El Granillo, according to local reports.
  • Local media identified one victim as Benito 'N', described as a criminal target linked to a previous massacre, while a separate armed carjacking was reported at the Valle de Allende junction.