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Mexico City police arrest man linked to at least 10 homicides
Mexico City police arrested Alan Rafael Ávila Ramírez after a chase in Iztapalapa on November 3.
He is 20 and is also known as “El Chopercito.”
Police call him a priority target and a source of violence in the district.
Authorities say he is linked to at least 10 homicides in separate criminal incidents.
The arrest followed police intelligence and investigative work, according to the city’s security chief.
During the chase, police said, Ávila Ramírez fired at officers and struck a police officer and a motorcyclist with a vehicle.
Three people were injured in the incident.
Mexico City police arrested Alan Rafael Ávila Ramírez, known as “El Chopercito,” after a pursuit in Iztapalapa.
Authorities described him as a priority target linked to at least 10 homicides.
Police said he fired at officers during the pursuit and struck a police officer and a motorcyclist with a vehicle.
The incident left three people injured.
The arrest followed police intelligence and investigative work.
- Who
- Mexico City police arrested Alan Rafael Ávila Ramírez, 20, known as “El Chopercito.
- What
- He was arrested and authorities linked him to at least 10 homicides.
- When
- November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Iztapalapa, Mexico City.
- Why
- Police said intelligence and investigative work led to the arrest; they described him as a priority target and a source of violence in the borough.
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Police pursued and arrested Ávila Ramírez in Iztapalapa.
Police said he fired at officers and struck a police officer and a motorcyclist, leaving three people injured.
- Name
- Alan Rafael Ávila Ramírez
- Alias
- El Chopercito
- Age
- 20
- Location
- Iztapalapa, Mexico City
- Homicides
- At least 10 attributed by authorities
What people are saying
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