#LatinusDiario. Osmar, estudiante de 15 años, usó un rifle de su papá para matar a dos maestras

#LatinusDiario. Osmar, estudiante de 15 años, usó un rifle de su papá para matar a dos maestras

Incident of School Shooting in Mexico

Overview of the Tragic Event

  • A 15-year-old student, Osmar, entered his school in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, with an AR15 rifle concealed in a guitar case and fatally shot two teachers.
  • The victims were identified as María del Rosario (36 years old) and Tatiana, who was shot multiple times while attempting to hide. Students and staff managed to subdue Osmar and turned him over to the police.

Details Surrounding the Incident

  • The prosecutor of Michoacán, Carlos Torres Piña, confirmed that the attack was premeditated and that the weapon belonged to Osmar's father, who manufactured firearms at home.
  • Following the incident, Osmar was placed in a specialized juvenile facility in Morelia as legal proceedings are determined. The school stated he had no prior issues or financial problems affecting his enrollment.

Reactions from Authorities

  • Michoacán Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedoya expressed condolences via social media but did not make a public appearance; he promised justice for the victims' families. Gabriela Medina, state education secretary, pledged cooperation with law enforcement regarding the investigation.
  • The Federal Secretary of Education led by Mario Delgado condemned the violence and emphasized their commitment to creating safe educational environments free from violence.

Community Response

  • In remembrance of the slain teachers, students and parents created a memorial outside the school with flowers and candles on Tuesday night. Videos surfaced online that may provide insight into Osmar's motivations for committing this act; one video showed him brandishing the rifle hours before the shooting occurred.
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#LatinusDiario. Osmar, estudiante de 15 años, usó un rifle de su papá para matar a dos maestras de su preparatoria en Michoacán. #Latinus #InformaciónParaTi