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Caught On Tape: Gunman Shoots US Consular Official In Mexico

Caught On Tape: Gunman Shoots US Consular Official In Mexico

As domestic unrest grows in Mexico amid gas price hikes and tensions mount over Trumpian policies, AP reports that Mexican prosecutors said Saturday they are searching for a gunman who opened fire on, and wounded an official of the U.S. consulate in the western city of Guadalajara. While motive is unclear, the shooting appeared to be a direct attempt to kill the consular employee.