Overview
- The shooting broke out in Uruapan’s historic center during the Festival de las Velas, triggering panic and the suspension of the event.
- Mexico’s Security Cabinet said two suspects were detained at the scene and one assailant died during the response.
- The mayor was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead; initial reports say an escort and at least one civilian were wounded.
- State and federal forces, including the National Guard and Michoacán’s public security leadership, moved in to secure the area and launch an investigation.
- Manzo, an independent mayor known for a confrontational anti-crime strategy and police upgrades, had repeatedly sought federal support.