US fugitive fatally shoots ‘Gringo Hunters’ officer in Mexico

US fugitive fatally shoots ‘Gringo Hunters’ officer in Mexico

César Hernández opens fire and hits Abigail Reyes, leader of unit focused on arresting US citizens on the run in Mexico

A US fugitive has shot and killed a Mexican police officer in the elite international liaison unit – known as “the Gringo Hunters” – which specialises in arresting US citizens on the run in Mexico.

Mexico has long been seen as a place to escape US law enforcement. The Gringo Hunters was set up in 2002 to cooperate with US authorities, and have since arrested more than 1,600 fugitives.

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