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Airport shooting reported after cartel leader El Mencho killed
Summary
Officials announced federal forces killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes after an operation in Jalisco, and unconfirmed reports say armed men entered Guadalajara International Airport with shots heard; federal forces and the National Guard were dispatched to the scene.
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Officials said federal forces carried out an operation in Jalisco that resulted in the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. Following that announcement, authorities reported unrest across the state. Unconfirmed reports and videos circulated online indicate armed men entered Guadalajara International Airport and shots were heard. Local and federal security forces were reported to have been sent to the airport.
Key facts:
- Officials announced that federal forces killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes during an operation.
- Unconfirmed reports and video circulated online say armed men entered Guadalajara International Airport and gunfire was heard; it is unclear whether anyone was injured.
- Federal forces and the National Guard were reported as dispatched to the airport to respond to the situation.
- Jalisco authorities reported wider unrest in the state, including vehicle fires and road blockades, and announced the setup of a security committee and activation of a red code.
Summary:
Officials said the killing of El Mencho prompted unrest across Jalisco and reports of gunfire at Guadalajara International Airport. Security forces have been deployed and local authorities announced emergency coordination steps including a security committee and a red code. It remains unclear whether there are casualties at the airport and further official updates are pending.
