tragedy Strikes California Couple on Mexican Vacation
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Angamacutiro: A Town Plagued by Violence
The tragic shooting of Ambriz and Cardona is the latest in a string of violent incidents plaguing angamacutiro, a town bordering the notoriously dangerous region of Guanajuato. The city’s police chief was murdered at the end of October in an attack carried out by armed assailants wielding automatic rifles. earlier in the year, the former mayor of Angamacutiro, Maribel Juárez Blanquet, was abducted and hasn’t been seen since. Adding to the town’s troubled history, Juárez Blanquet’s brother, a local congressman, was shot in 2020, according to reports from the New York Times.## California Couple killed in Mexico; Motive Remains Unclear
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**ANCHOR:** A Christmas vacation turned deadly for a California couple visiting Mexico. Gloria Ambriz and Rafael Cardona were fatally shot Wednesday evening in the town of Angamacutiro.
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**REPORTER:** The couple, both in their 50s, were reportedly driving their brother-in-law’s car when they were attacked by four gunmen. Ambriz was pronounced dead at the scene, while Cardona later died in the hospital. [1]
**ANCHOR:** Cardona’s brother-in-law holds a prominent government position in Mexico, and according to reports, took office after his predecessor was kidnapped and killed just two months earlier.
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**REPORTER:** Mexican authorities are still working to determine a motive for the shocking attack. investigators are analyzing ballistic evidence from the scene and a specialized team comprised of prosecutors,police,and forensic experts has been assigned to the case. [1]
**ANCHOR:** A spokesperson for the Michoacán Attorney General’s Office stated they are committed to finding those responsible for this horrific crime and bringing them to justice. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is reportedly providing support to the victims’ families.
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**ANCHOR:** This is a developing story, and we will continue to bring you updates as they become available.
## Q&A Regarding the California Couple’s Fatal Shooting in Mexico
**Q:** Who were the victims of the fatal shooting in Mexico?
**A:** The victims were** Gloria Ambriz,** 50, and her husband, **Rafael cardona**, 53.Both were from California.
**Q:** Where and when did the shooting take place?
**A:** The shooting occurred in Angamacutiro, Mexico, on Wednesday evening.
**Q:** What do we know about the circumstances of the shooting?
**A:** The couple was reportedly driving their brother-in-law’s car when they were attacked by four gunmen. **Gloria Ambriz** was pronounced dead at the scene, while **Rafael cardona** died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
**Q:** Is there any information about a possible motive for the shooting?
**A:** Mexican authorities have not yet confirmed a motive for the attack.
**Q:** Is there information about the victims’ connection to Mexico?
**A:** **Rafael Cardona’s** brother-in-law holds a prominent position in the Mexican government. He took office after his predecessor was kidnapped and killed two months earlier.
**Q:** What are the authorities doing in response to the shooting?
**A:** A specialized team comprising prosecutors, police, and forensic experts has been assigned to the case by the Michoacán Attorney general’s office. They are analyzing ballistic evidence from the scene and working to identify the suspects. The US Embassy is providing support to the victims’ families.
