Investigator Juan Francisco Rueda Barrientos dies after shooting in Orizaba

Juan Francisco Rueda Barrientos, a ministerial police investigator, has died after spending 17 days in intensive care. The officer was wounded on October 13 during a search warrant operation in the El Espinal Bajo neighborhood of Orizaba, Veracruz.

The confrontation occurred when detectives were met with gunfire while performing duties for the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Missing Persons. The incident resulted in the death of one man and injuries to two ministerial agents.

Four individuals have been detained and linked to the legal process. Among the accused is Adair “N”, a former member of the State Police, who faces charges of attempted homicide and crimes against public security institutions. Five firearms were seized during the operation.