Mexico City police Shooting: Officer Charged in Motorcyclist‘s Death, Protests Erupt
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Mexico City – A mexico City police officer has been charged with homicide following the fatal shooting of a motorcyclist on August 18th in the Venustiano carranza borough. The incident, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, has sparked outrage and protests demanding the officers’ release, with supporters claiming self-defense.
What Happened in the Shooting?
Officers Julio César “N” and Luis Arturo “N”, assigned to the Balbuena sector, attempted to stop Christopher “N” and his brother, who were riding a motorcycle. According to police reports, the young men resisted the search, leading to a physical altercation with the officers.
Video footage circulating online shows Officer Julio César ”N” discharging his firearm, striking Christopher ”N” with a fatal wound.
New Video Details Lead-Up to Incident
Journalist Carlos Jiménez, known as “C4” on social media, shared a video on Tuesday showing the motorcycle carrying the Huerta brothers and their father moments before the encounter with police.
“On those motorcycles were the Huerta brothers and their dad. Two agents of the SSC-CDMX came to check them, But they sought to flee, they beat a policeman and bump into blows. cristopher kicked an agent lying, he shot … and killed him,” C4 posted on social media.
Hearing Updates: Charges Filed,Protests Held
During a Tuesday hearing,the Public Ministry presented evidence to charge Julio César “N” with homicide and Luis Arturo “N” with abuse of authority.
Outside the East Prison,where the hearing took place,members of the ”national collective no more innocent prisoners” demonstrated,calling for the officers’ release. They maintain that the officers acted in self-defense during the altercation.
- Self-Defense Claim: Supporters argue the officers were justified in using force to protect themselves.
