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Tamaulipas Officials and Alfredo Olivas Refute Rumors of Highway Attack

Viral claims of a roadside shooting collapsed after an official denial, with Olivas posting proof he was unharmed.

Overview

  • The Tamaulipas Security Spokesperson labeled reports of an attack on Olivas as false, citing no 911 calls or incident records on state highways.
  • Olivas signaled he was safe with a same-day Instagram photo and later shared a statement saying he had not been in Tamaulipas in recent hours.
  • Some outlets circulated unverified details, including a supposed abdominal gunshot, a hospital transfer and even a slain bodyguard, which were all refuted.
  • Authorities urged media and users to stop spreading unconfirmed information that could generate unnecessary alarm.
  • Coverage noted public concern was heightened by Olivas’s documented 2015 onstage shooting in Parral, while the singer continues with his scheduled performances.