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Tragic Incidents Involving U.S. Children in Mexico: Police Shootings and Gun Accidents Spark Outrage

Tragic Incidents Involving U.S. Children in Mexico: Police Shootings and Gun Accidents Spark Outrage

American girl, 7, killed by Mexican police amid cartel violence over the arrest of gang leader
American girl, 7, killed by Mexican police amid cartel violence over the arrest of gang leader

Mexican prosecutors said police killed a 7-year-old American girl when officers opened fire from a helicopter while fighting back against drug cartel operatives near the Texas border.

7-year-old American girl killed in Mexico; authorities probe police involvement
7-year-old American girl killed in Mexico; authorities probe police involvement

The child was shot to death during a military and police operation last month to detain an alleged drug trafficker in the border city of Matamoros.

U.S. girl shot dead by police during cartel chase in Mexico
U.S. girl shot dead by police during cartel chase in Mexico

The state prosecutor's office said that Aranza, a 7-year-old who was born in the United States, was hit in the head by police gunfire.

Girl, 3, dies after ‘being shot by five-year-old sister’ – as horrified parents woken by gunfire & cops seize weapon
Girl, 3, dies after ‘being shot by five-year-old sister’ – as horrified parents woken by gunfire & cops seize weapon

A THREE-year-old girl has died after being struck by a bullet allegedly fired by her five-year-old sister. The children's parents woke up to the sound of a gunshot and raced to their daughter's...

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