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Two Mexicans among those killed in mass shootings in Half Moon Bay

The Consulate of Mexico in San Francisco confirmed two Mexicans among those killed in mass shootings in Half Moon Bay that took place yesterday afternoon, Monday, January 23.

"The General Consulate of Mexico in San Francisco regrets to inform that in the shooting that occurred in the town of Half Moon Bay, in San Mateo County on January 23, 2023, it has been confirmed that two of the deceased are of nationality mexicana", indicates the text issued by the Mexican representation in the city of San Francisco.

Likewise, he specified that another Mexican person was injured and is already being treated in a hospital in the city of Palo Alto, while personnel from the Consulate General in San José are already assisting him.

The text indicates that the head of the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, Remedios Gómez Arnau, as well as personnel from the Consular Protection office are at the scene to continue providing support to relatives of the victims and people displaced by these facts. 

The Mexican consulate indicated that it will continue to follow up, together with the authorities, so that the facts of this unfortunate incident are investigated.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its condolences to the relatives for their irreparable loss and will continue to provide assistance and consular protection to the affected people," he concluded.

Two Mexicans among those killed in mass shootings in Half Moon Bay
Photo: Twitter Consulate Mexico SF

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Pamela Cruz
Pamela Cruz
Editor-in-Chief of Peninsula 360 Press. A communicologist by profession, but a journalist and writer by conviction, with more than 10 years of media experience. Specialized in medical and scientific journalism at Harvard and winner of the International Visitors Leadership Program scholarship from the U.S. government.

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