Renowned Criminal Lawyer Gunned Down in Broad Daylight in Mexico City
A prominent criminal lawyer, Oralia Pérez, was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Mexico City. She was known for her work on high-profile cases and her commitment to combating gender-based violence.
In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the legal community and beyond, Oralia Pérez, a highly respected criminal lawyer, was tragically shot dead in broad daylight while traveling through the Cuauhtémoc municipality in Mexico City. The cold-blooded murder, which took place on Thursday, October 17, has raised concerns about the escalating violence in the capital and the apparent targeting of legal professionals.
The Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) of Mexico City responded swiftly to reports of gunfire in the bustling Roma Sur neighborhood. Operators at the Command and Control Center (C2) received a distress call alerting them to shots fired near the intersection of Miguel Alemán Viaduct and Cuauhtémoc Avenue—a busy thoroughfare in the heart of the capital.
