“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
Brigadier General José Silvestre Urzúa Padilla, coordinator of the National Guard in the state of Zacatecas, was murdered on Thursday.
The governor of Zacatecas, David Monreal, reported the death and sent condolences to his family and loved ones.
The governor gave instructions to report what happened as soon as possible.
We will not rest in our struggle to pacify the state and confront crime, the desire to which the general gave his life. May he rest in peace.
Local media reported that federal and state elements were participating in an operation in the municipality of Pinos.
The elements were attacked by armed civilians, leaving several federal agents wounded, who were transported by helicopter for medical attention.
The National Guard reported that the general “lost his life in the line of duty, while participating in a joint operation against organized crime”.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Commissioner Urzúa Padilla, whom we will remember as an exemplary commander who gave his life to protect the citizens.
