Quick Summary
- 1The fatal shooting of the alleged head of pistoleros for Los Chapitos in a capital city restaurant continues to be surrounded by unknowns and atypical clues for this type of incident.
- 2The subject's profile includes images from DEA files showing him facing the camera with a clenched jaw, short black hair, a thick nose, and half-open eyes.
- 3Another image captures a similar expression as he opens a door for military personnel, with a blurred figure in the background gesturing surrender.
- 4This specific moment corresponds to his first arrest in Culiacán on October 17, 2019.
Quick Summary
The fatal shooting of the alleged head of pistoleros for Los Chapitos in a capital city restaurant continues to be surrounded by unknowns and atypical clues for this type of incident. The subject's profile includes images from DEA files showing him facing the camera with a clenched jaw, short black hair, a thick nose, and half-open eyes. Another image captures a similar expression as he opens a door for military personnel, with a blurred figure in the background gesturing surrender. This specific moment corresponds to his first arrest in Culiacán on October 17, 2019. A subsequent photograph depicts him in a clothing store, trying on a white shirt with longer hair and increased weight, yet retaining the same distinctive nose and jawline. The final image reveals a corpse lying face down in a pool of blood, with at least two bullet holes visible on the back.
Visual Profile and DEA Records
According to DEA documentation, the subject is depicted looking straight at the camera with a clenched jaw, short black hair, a thick nose, and eyes that appear half-open, somewhere between drowsy and defiant. In another photograph, he wears a similar expression while opening a door with his right hand. He is giving passage to military personnel, and on the other side of the door, a blurred figure appears in the background, advancing with hands open and empty at waist level in a gesture of surrender. This specific moment marks the first arrest of Chapo Guzmán's youngest son in Culiacán on October 17, 2019.
The man who opened the door to the military bears a strong resemblance to the individual seen looking at himself in a mirror in a clothing store. He is trying on a white shirt. His hair is longer than in the other photos, and he has gained some weight. However, in the photo taken from the side, the same thick nose and marked jawline are visible.
The Final Scene
The subsequent image presents a cadaver, with the torso uncovered and lying face down in a pool of blood. At least two bullet holes are visible on the back. The death of the alleged boss of pistoleros occurred in a restaurant located in the heart of the capital. The circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear, featuring unusual leads for this type of case. The progression of images traces the subject's trajectory from a documented arrest to a violent end.
Context of the Incident
The location of the shooting was a restaurant in the center of the capital city. The nature of the clues found at the scene has been described as little habituales (unusual) compared to standard criminal cases in the region. The victim was identified as the supposed leader of the armed group known as Los Chapitos, a faction associated with the Guzmán family.
Frequently Asked Questions
He was the alleged chief of pistoleros for Los Chapitos and the son of Chapo Guzmán.
His first arrest occurred in Culiacán on October 17, 2019.
It occurred in a restaurant in the heart of the capital.
