Mexican Border City Murder Expected to Trigger Wave of Gulf Cartel Violence
7 Feb 2021
The murder of a businessman related to the top leadership of the Gulf Cartel is expected to trigger a new wave of violence. The criminal organization is expected to attempt to settle the score.
The victim was not an active member of the cartel but had several enemies within the criminal organization that his family helped rule.
The murder of Enrique Homero “El Kike” took place on Saturday shortly after 3 a.m. outside of a house on Valle De Los Lirios Street in the San Miguel neighborhood. The attack occurred as he moved to enter his home. A group of gunmen riding in a black Honda shot him at least six times. According to statements made by relatives, the gunmen shouted that the murder was a revenge of sorts.