“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
The father of the corridos tumbados performer was shot in the arm, he is reported to be in stable condition.
Information obtained from the Ministry of Public Security, collected by police agents, reveals that the person injured in the shooting in the Infonavit Barrancos neighborhood is the father of the corridos tumbados singer El Padrinito Toys.
The victim is César I, 45 years old, who is the father of the young vocalist of songs from the regional Mexican movement. He is also known as a santero of the Afro-Cuban tradition.
The State Police reported that César, El Padrino, had a gunshot wound to his right arm and shrapnel in various parts of his body, but his health is stable.
It was reported that El Padrinito Toys accompanied his father to receive medical attention, it was also said that a 17-year-old minor had been injured. This hasn’t been officially confirmed though.
According to the authorities, the attack occurred when hitmen shot at a white Volkswagen Tiguan truck.
A chase broke out that began on the corner of Macario Gaxiola Avenue and Pablo Macías Valenzuela Street, in front of the sports area of the Ferrocarrilera neighborhood, and later extended to the corner of Benjamín Hill Avenue and Pablo Macías Valenzuela Street.
This incident occurred at 5:45 in the afternoon on Tuesday, the Red Cross personnel attended the scene but upon arriving at the scene they could not locate the injured man. Elements of the Army, Municipal Police and Transit also participated.
The vehicle was struck with gunfire. Bullet holes were visible on the truck along with shattered glass on the Benjamín Hill median.
Infonavit Barrancos neighborhood
Culiacán, Sinaloa