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Journalist Federico Hans, based in Sonora, was fatally shot outside his home in Caborca

Gunman targets journalist Federico "Wero" Hans outside his home in Caborca, Sonora; the journalist was transported to a hospital and is currently reported to be in stable condition.

Journalist Federico Hans is gunned down outside his residence in Caborca, Sonora.
Journalist Federico Hans is gunned down outside his residence in Caborca, Sonora.

Journalist Federico Hans, based in Sonora, was fatally shot outside his home in Caborca

Caborca, Sonora, has been shaken by a violent weekend that resulted in 12 deaths and a fire that engulfed parts of the town, causing distress among its residents who compared the situation to that of Afghanistan.

On July 17, at around 5:30 p.m., journalist Federico "Wero" Hans, owner of the independent media outlet "Art. 7mo El Observador" in Caborca, was shot outside his home. The attack occurred when armed civilians opened fire on him at the entrance to his home.

Federico "Wero" Hans, known locally by the nickname "El Güero Hans," was taken to an emergency hospital by his family after the shooting. Thankfully, he is currently reported to be in stable condition.

The Attorney General's Office of the state of Sonora (FGJES) is investigating the attack on Federico "Wero" Hans. However, the specific circumstances leading to the 12 deaths in Caborca are not detailed in the available information.

The investigation into the attack on Federico "Wero" Hans is not mentioned as being expanded to include the recent violence in Caborca, Sonora. The Sonora region has been experiencing a constant concern with hijackings of tourist and truck drivers on highways.

A video showing Caborca, Sonora on fire has been circulating on various social media platforms, adding to the concerns and distress of the town's residents. The video shows residents expressing their distress, saying "This isn't Mexico, it's Afghanistan!"

It is important to note that no further information is provided about Morena congresswoman Alhely Medina Hernández being prosecuted for child abuse in Hidalgo, or a video of femicide in Guadalajara going viral on social networks.

The investigation into the recent violence in Caborca, Sonora includes the intervention of the investigative police and expert services. However, the current status of the investigation into the shooting of journalist Federico "Wero" Hans does not provide explicit or detailed information about the investigation's progress or official updates.

As the situation in Caborca, Sonora continues to unfold, we hope for a swift resolution to the violence and a speedy recovery for Federico "Wero" Hans.

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