A nephew of the famed drug lord Joaqun ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán was assassinated at an outdoor celebration commemorating Mexico’s independence.
Early Thursday morning, 36-year-old Edel Guzmán was shot in the main center of the municipality of Guadalupe y Calvo, Chihuahua.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he died as medics attempted to save his life.
The Mexican daily Jornada was informed by ministry and military sources that Edel Guzman was the nephew of the incarcerated co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.
Edel Guzmán (pictured), the nephew of Joaqun ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, was shot and killed at a fair in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua on Independence Day. Two people are detained by police as part of the inquiry.
A nephew of Joaqun ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán was murdered early Thursday morning in the northern state of Chihuahua, in the city of Guadalupe y Calvo.
According to the sources, investigators also apprehended two men reportedly involved in the shooting.
DailyMail.com reached out to the Attorney General’s Office of Chihuahua State for comment.
El Chapo gave Edel Guzmán the nickname ‘El Cuado’ or ‘The Brother-in-Law’ well before Mexican security agents apprehended him in 2016 and extradited him to the United States, where he is currently serving a life term.
Authorities recognized Edel Guzmán as the nephew of Joaqun ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán who was shot and died Thursday in the main square of the northern city of Guadalupe y Calvo.
One of the two people arrested Thursday in connection with the killing of one of El Chapo’s nephews
Authorities also seized a weapon used in the murder of Joaqun ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán’s nephew Edel Guzmán.
It is the second time in less than a year that El Chapo’s nephew has made headlines.
On December 12, 2021, Aurelianao ‘El Guanito’ Guzmán is captured on video shooting multiple rounds into the roof of a club in Culiacán, Sinaloa.
El Guanito, the youngest son of Aureliano ‘El Guano’ Guzmán-Loera, fired at least eight shots before leaving the pub and aiming his gun at another individual.
Another member of El Guanito’s group was spotted firing at least two more rounds, and another man could be seen brandishing his rifle at the crowd as terrified patrons fled for cover.
One man sustained injuries to the leg and face.
Additionally, additional evidence revealed that three males confronted the cops outside of the bar. The gang ordered the police to disarm and stand down. Then, they accelerated away in five automobiles.
The United States is seeking El Guanito’s father for narcotics trafficking. The State Department announced a $5 million prize for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of this individual.