Yuma Man Killed in Border Wait Line in San Luis, Mexico

A Yuma man was killed in San Luis, Mexico, while waiting to cross into the U.S. Authorities reported he had a criminal background and was on parole. The child with him was unharmed. Investigations are underway, but no arrests have been made.

A tragic incident unfolded in San Luis, Mexico, where a Yuma man was shot and killed while waiting to cross into the United States at the San Luis Port of Entry. According to authorities in Sonora state, armed assailants targeted the vehicle in which the victim was seated, resulting in a fatal shooting.

The victim has been identified as Marco Antonio “N,” a 30-year-old man. Notably, the incident occurred in the presence of a one-and-a-half-year-old child, who fortunately was unharmed during the attack. In the aftermath, the child was taken into protective custody by officials at the Deputy Attorney General’s Office.

There are some details surfacing about the victim’s background. Reports indicate that he had a criminal record in the United States for arms trafficking but had been released on parole since September 2023.

Authorities from the Ministerial Criminal Investigation Agency, along with Forensic Services, are actively conducting investigations to uncover the motive behind this horrific crime and identify the individuals responsible. As of now, no arrests have been reported. Local communities are understandably shaken by the violence that has now crossed the border into a typically busy crossing area.

In summary, the killing of Marco Antonio ‘N’ while waiting in line at the San Luis Port of Entry highlights the ongoing violence along the U.S.-Mexico border. While the child in the vehicle was unharmed, the incident raises serious concerns about safety and reflects the complexities surrounding individuals with criminal histories. Investigations are ongoing, but no suspects have been apprehended as of yet.

Original Source: kyma.com