Overview
- Manzo was shot during a public Day of the Dead event in Uruapan’s central plaza and died after being taken to Hospital Fray Juan de San Miguel.
- Authorities report one alleged attacker was killed at the scene and two suspects were detained as state and federal forces stepped up patrols.
- The Michoacán attorney general said it was a direct attack, confirming seven gunshot wounds from a 9 mm weapon and the recovery of seven shell casings.
- Investigators set the timeline at roughly 8:10 p.m. for the shooting and 8:50 p.m. for Manzo’s death, and they are working to identify the slain assailant.
- A city councilor, Víctor Hugo de la Cruz Saucedo, was wounded and is reported out of danger as officials vow the crime will not go unpunished.