Two top aides to Mexico City mayor killed by motorcycle gunman
A gunman shot dead two top aides to Mexico City's mayor on their way to work, officials said.
Authorities investigating the Tuesday killings have yet to name a suspect or suspects, identify a motive or say whether they think the shooting was targeted.
The attack comes after a long string of murders of local politicians after a year of heightened political violence.
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