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New York Post
8 hours ago
- New York Post
American woman gunned down by Mexican cartel who mistake her dad's truck for a rival gang's
An American woman was gunned down by ruthless Mexican cartel members who mistook her father's pickup truck for one belonging to a rival gang, according to reports. Isabel Ashanti Gomez, 22, was riding with her dad, Valentin, in his Ford F-150 when they were ambushed in a cartel-controlled zone on the Zitácuaro-Aputzio highway in Juárez, El Universal reported. Instead of stopping at a makeshift roadblock, which cops believe was set up by the notoriously ultra-violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Valetin accelerated and tried to crash through the barrier, The Sun reported. Advertisement 3 Isabel Ashanti Gomez, 22, was riding with her dad, Valentin, in his Ford F-150 when they were ambushed in a cartel-controlled zone on the Zitácuaro-Aputzio highway. NX Cartel members assumed it was a rival gang driving the truck and opened fire, killing Gomez in a hail of bullets, local outlets confirmed. Her father was seriously wounded in the ambush, as was a friend with them, only identified as Danae, 26, authorities said. Advertisement Just hours before her death, Gomez posted a joyful video dancing with her uncle to wish him a happy birthday. 'I hope you keep celebrating many more birthdays. See you later, after I've had a shower,' the caption said. 3 Cartel members assumed it was a rival gang driving the truck and opened fire, killing Gomez in a hail of bullets, local outlets confirmed. NX 3 The shooting is still under investigation, according to reports. REUTERS Advertisement Gomez held dual US-Mexico citizenship and often visited the area with her family, the outlet said. The shooting remains under investigation.
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
US woman, 22, gunned down by ultra-violent Mexican CJNG cartel after they ‘mistook her dad's truck for rival vehicle'
CARTEL BUTCHERS US woman, 22, gunned down by ultra-violent Mexican CJNG cartel after they 'mistook her dad's truck for rival vehicle' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A YOUNG American woman was shot dead in cold blood by Mexican cartels who mistook her dad's car for a rival gang vehicle. Isabel Ashanti Gomez was returning home with her father Valentin in his Ford F-150 truck when a heavily armed gang started firing at them. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Isabel Ashanti, 22, was killed in cold blood Credit: Newsflash More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
US woman, 22, gunned down by ultra-violent Mexican CJNG cartel after they ‘mistook her dad's truck for rival vehicle'
A YOUNG American woman was shot dead in cold blood by Mexican cartels who mistook her dad's car for a rival gang vehicle. Isabel Ashanti Gomez was returning home with her father Valentin in his Ford F-150 truck when a heavily armed gang started firing at them. Advertisement 1 Isabel Ashanti, 22, was killed in cold blood Credit: Newsflash More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
