Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo was the target of a planned hit involving two shooters, authorities revealed Thursday, shedding new light on the November assassination. the revelation came from Secretary of Security Omar García Harfuch during a public briefing in Morelos.
Two-Man Hit Squad Planned Uruapan Mayor’s Assassination
Authorities say a second gunman was intended to participate in the November attack that killed Carlos Manzo.
- The initial plan for the murder of Carlos Manzo involved two shooters, not just the 17-year-old identified as the perpetrator.
- Fernando Josué ‘N’, a minor, was the second individual intended to carry out the attack.
- Authorities have arrested several individuals allegedly involved in the plot, including those accused of recruiting hitmen and providing logistical support.
Victor Manuel ‘N’, 17, carried out the homicide and died at the scene, arrived with ramiro ‘N’ and Fernando Josué ‘N’, who was also slated to attack the municipal president, García Harfuch explained. Ramiro and Fernando ‘N’ were later found dead on a road in Michoacán, according to reports.
Who Was the Second Planned Attacker?
Fernando Josué ‘N’, a minor, was the alleged aggressor who was also going to attack Carlos Manzo. Though, García Harfuch did not elaborate on why only Victor Manuel ‘N’ ultimately participated in the shooting.
Authorities have also focused on those allegedly orchestrating the hit. Jorge Armando ‘N’, also known as ‘El Licensed’, has been arrested and identified as the leader of a criminal cell operating in Uruapan and one of the masterminds behind the homicide. Ricardo ‘N’,a taxi driver,was arrested for allegedly transporting the group after the attack.
Did you know? Jaciel Antonio ‘N’, alias ‘El Pelón’, allegedly recruited inmates from addiction centers to work as hitmen and drug distributors, including both Víctor and Fernando.
On November 23, Jaciel Antonio ‘N’, alias ‘El Pelón’, was detained in Uruapan on charges of bribery and crimes against health. He is accused of recruiting individuals from addiction centers to serve as hitmen and drug distributors, including both Víctor and Fernando. Further arrests followed in December, with Gerardo ‘N’ taken into custody for allegedly collaborating with and communicating with other members of the group.
Pro tip– Michoacán has seen increased violence due to conflicts between criminal groups vying for control of territory and illicit activities like drug trafficking and illegal mining.
The most recent arrest, on December 24th, involved Alejandro Baruch ‘N’, alias “K-OZ”, identified as a leader of a criminal cell operating in Parácuaro, linked to homicides, extortion, and drug sales. “This person sheltered Fernando ‘N’ after the homicide and had maintained communication with the members of the criminal cell,” García Harfuch stated, adding that the arrest was part of a joint operation and provided further evidence in the case.
Reader question– What role do local political dynamics play in the rise of organized crime in Michoacán?
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