Thread: 5 Police Officers Killed in Juarez Attack

5 Police Officers Killed in Juarez Attack

Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:17 AM
Updated: Mar 29, 2012 7:37 AM

CIUDAD JUAREZ - Mexican authorities say gunmen killed five police officers in Ciudad Juarez. Two other officers are wounded.

The attack comes a day after members of the force left hotel,s where they had been staying since last month for protection.

The officers were attacked during a gathering at the house of a female police officer. That female officer is also among the dead.

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Juárez police officers should accept these are dangerous times, Juárez mayor says

By Marisela Ortega Lozano / El Paso Times

Posted: 03/29/2012 02:59:32 PM MDT


Five Jurez police officers, including
a police commander, were shot and...
(Special to the Times)

Juárez Mayor Héctor Murguía said Thursday that Juárez police officers must be aware of the current climate in Juárez, and therefore, should avoid gathering in groups for their own safety.

"We must stress that we are living in difficult times (in Juárez)," Murguía said in a statement. "So, police officers need to accept that and they have to take care of themselves."

On Wednesday night, five Juárez police officers were killed and two were seriously wounded after several gunmen stormed into a party and shot the officers, authorities said.

None was carrying a weapon because they were off duty, officials said.

Juárez police officers are told not to gather in groups or crowds to avoid being targets of organized crime, Murguía said.

"Also, we tell them not to let their guards down and to protect themselves," Murguía added. "Criminals are ruthless and hearthless."

Marisela Ortega Lozano maybe reached at mortega@elpasotimes.com; 542-6077.

source: Juárez police officers should accept these are dangerous times, Juárez mayor says - El Paso Times