Mexican Regional Singer Edilberto Portillo Shot Before Concert in Texcoco
On August 23, 2026, Edilberto Portillo, vocalist of Beto y sus Canarios, sustained five gunshot wounds during an armed attack outside the Rodeo Texcoco venue in Chicoloapan, State of Mexico, prior to a scheduled musical performance.
The Shooting Outside Rodeo Texcoco
The violent incident unfolded just hours before the group was set to take the stage. According to reporting from La Jornada Estado de México, municipal authorities and emergency responders rushed to the scene following initial reports of gunfire near the entertainment complex. The attack left the singer critically wounded before emergency services transported him to a nearby medical facility.
Forensic Evidence and Security Scrutiny
Witnesses and local law enforcement in Chicoloapan confirmed that the assault took place directly outside the well-known Rodeo Texcoco venue. Regional media outlets, including Milenio, detailed that unidentified armed individuals approached Portillo before opening fire. Investigators from the State of Mexico Attorney General’s Office immediately secured the perimeter to collect forensic evidence, including multiple bullet casings recovered from the asphalt.
Hospitalization and Canceled Performances
Hospital reports cited by DigitalMex indicate that Portillo received treatment for five distinct gunshot wounds. The severity of the injuries prompted an immediate halt to the evening’s scheduled concert lineup, leaving hundreds of ticket holders stranded outside the venue as police tape cordoned off the entertainment grounds.
The Ongoing Investigation
As the investigation continues, state investigators have not yet released definitive details regarding suspects or potential motives behind the targeted shooting.