The assassination of Judge Edmundo Román Pinzón outside a courthouse in Acapulco raises alarm over escalating violence against authorities in Guerrero, where rival gangs are vying for control.
Judge Murdered Outside Acapulco Courthouse Amid Rising Violence
Judge Murdered Outside Acapulco Courthouse Amid Rising Violence
A senior judge was shot dead outside a courthouse in Acapulco, highlighting the growing danger facing officials in Guerrero.
In a shocking incident, Judge Edmundo Román Pinzón was gunned down outside a courthouse in Acapulco on Wednesday, a murder that underscores the increasing peril for public officials in Mexico's violence-stricken Guerrero state. The judge, who was struck by at least four bullets as he exited the courthouse parking lot, had served as the president of the state's highest court and oversaw cases involving serious crimes such as kidnappings and homicides.
Local law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the murder, interviewing witnesses and examining CCTV footage from the scene. Despite these efforts, no arrests have yet been made. The local police have intensified their security measures in Acapulco to locate those responsible for the attack.
The governor of Guerrero state has condemned the murder, calling for swift justice in light of the growing trend of violent assaults on officials. This incident is part of a broader wave of brutality which has plagued the region recently; notably, last month, authorities discovered the bodies of 11 individuals, including two children, in a vehicle in the nearby town of Chilpancingo.
Acapulco, once renowned as a vibrant beach destination, is now grappling with the repercussions of intense gang rivalries that frequently erupt into violence, claiming the lives of both innocents and officials alike.
