Mexican authorities have launched an investigation into the death of 7-year-old Aranza, a U.S. citizen, who was killed during a police operation in Matamoros, a city in the state of Tamaulipas on the border with the United States. The incident occurred on October 29, but details about the probe were made public on Friday, November 6, according to AFP, cited by Le Figaro [s:E975403|Le Figaro]. [2]
The girl was riding in a pickup truck with her mother, father, and five siblings when they were pursued by a police helicopter. According to the mother's account provided to Mexican media, her husband exited the vehicle to inform the officers that they were civilians traveling with children, yet gunfire was still directed at their vehicle. Aranza was hit in the head and died from her injuries. Her mother and a 13-year-old adolescent sibling were also injured in the shooting. [2]
Jesus Govea, the attorney general of Tamaulipas, confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the child's death. He stated that one of the main hypotheses being analyzed is that the bullets came from the police helicopter. Authorities clarified that security forces had come under fire from armed individuals who had established roadblocks in the area, prompting their response. [2]
As of now, the police officers involved in the operation remain free, and no official determination has been made regarding who fired the shots that caused the child's death. Govea told the Mexican television station Milenio that the investigation has made significant progress. The incident highlights the ongoing violence in Tamaulipas, where clashes between security forces and drug trafficking organizations frequently endanger civilians. [2]
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