Weapons linked to the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Tláhuac were used in three other crimes
A firearm used in the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Tláhuac is connected to at least two other crimes, according to the Mexico City Attorney General's Office.
The investigation into the tragic murder of a 14-year-old girl in Tláhuac, Mexico City, has revealed disturbing links between the weapon used and multiple other homicides. Carlos Jiménez, a journalist specializing in crime reporting, highlighted that the Attorney General's Office has uncovered that three of the four firearms involved in the attack are connected to other assassinations in the area. This incident escalated tensions around violent crimes attributed to criminal groups operating in the region.
The attack occurred on the night of February 13, when gunmen affiliated with La Unión Tepito opened fire on a mother and her daughter as they were inside their vehicle. The assailants targeted the family with lethal intent, resulting in the death of the young girl on the scene. The authorities are under pressure as these types of violent incidents have increasingly plagued the city, calling for greater measures to ensure public safety and to dismantle the influence of gangs.
The implications of these findings extend beyond this particular case, as they suggest a troubling pattern of violent crime associated with organized criminal factions in Mexico City. The previous murders linked to the same weapons include that of Yolanda 'N', known as La Plástico, who was killed in Tepito, among other incidents. As the investigation continues, officials face the challenge of addressing the root causes of such violence, raising urgency for systemic reforms and better law enforcement strategies to combat organized crime.