Moment heroic cop saves three government officials from being executed by hit squad inside a restaurant in Mexico
A police officer assigned to protect a district attorney in Veracruz, Mexico, thwarted an assassination attempt by three gunmen on Tuesday
Veracruz district attorney Marisela Rojas; Congresswoman Florencia Martínez; and an unnamed councilman were at a restaurant when the attack took place
The cop, who is part of Rojas security detail, opened fire after immediately noticed a gunman at the restaurant in the city of Villa de Oluta
Veracruz governor Cuitláhuac García said several arrests were made and the the vehicle used in the attack was located and seized