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The shooting of the mayor of Guadalupe Distrito Bravos, Chihuahua has left even the violence hardened citizens of Juarez in shock.
Unknown assailants entered the residence of 48 year old Mayor Jesús Manuel Lara Rodriguez, shooting him fatally, in front of his family. Police said they had found 11 bullet shells in his driveway. Lara Rodriguez had moved to the Juarez a month prior after receiving death threats.
The incident took place at 12:25 hours and the identity was confirmed by Arturo Sandoval, assistant Attorney of the northern district.
The politician's body lay in the garage area of the home, located in the streets Avándaro and Nile Valley, in the Santa Teresa Subdivision.
Guadalupe Distrito Bravos is located in the "Valley of Juárez", just 50 kilometers from the border. Hundreds of its residents have been killed and many have been forced to flee due to constant threats, extortions, and the burning of businesses and homes by drug gangs.
