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YouTuber 'El Custodio' Tied to Acolman Shooting That Killed 3, Self-Defense Claim Under Probe

Prosecutors have opened a case to assess his self‑defense claim.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted early Tuesday on Valle de Umán in the Real del Valle subdivision of Acolman, leaving three people dead and one injured.
  • Bystander videos circulating online show a man in a green jacket firing a handgun at people on the street.
  • The suspect, identified by media as Roberto Carlos, known as “El Custodio,” posted a video saying he acted in legitimate defense against alleged house invaders.
  • Authorities from the Acolman municipal police and the State of Mexico prosecutor’s office secured the scene, collected evidence, and opened an investigation into whether the use of force was legally justified.
  • A relative of a victim disputed the invasion narrative and alleged the shooter coerced a neighbor to record his statement, while separate reports indicated a young taco vendor was among those killed.