Two California Americans have died after being found shot in a pickup truck in Mexico, authorities said.
Authorities searched for Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53, after receiving reports of a shooting in Angamactillo, in the western state of Michoacán, on Wednesday night, the Fox News affiliate said. KTTVThis was announced by the state attorney general's office.
The couple, who were on vacation visiting family, were traveling in a black 2016 Ford Platinum pickup truck when gunmen opened fire near an intersection.
Ambris was pronounced dead at the scene, and Cardona succumbed to his injuries shortly after being taken to a hospital in Puruandiro, officials said.
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The Michoacan state attorney general's office has opened an investigation into the murders of California couple Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53, who were attacked while on vacation. (KVTV)
Investigators have recovered ballistic evidence from the scene, which is being analyzed as part of the ongoing investigation.
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The Attorney General's Office assembled a team of prosecutors, police, and forensic experts to determine the motive and identify those responsible for the killing.
UNAM Law students and staff wave Mexican flags at the University of Ciudad, Mexico. (Gerardo Vieira/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The unexpected deaths of two visitors from California have further heightened security concerns in Mexico.
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According to the U.S. State Department, the state of Michoacán has been designated as a “no-travel” area in Mexico.
“Violent crimes such as murder, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery are prevalent and common in Mexico,” federal authorities said in a statement. noticed. “The ability of the U.S. government to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many regions of Mexico is limited because U.S. government personnel are prohibited or restricted from traveling to certain areas. Local emergency services are limited outside of major cities.” ”
Fox News Digital has contacted the U.S. State Department for comment.
