Honduras: High profile assassination in Tegucigalpa July 14

Event

Officials are investigating a high-profile assassination in Tegucigalpa in early July 14. The shooting incident occurred inside a parking lot on Boulevard Morazan. It resulted in the killing of the son of former President Porfirio Lobo Sosa, the son of a former army official, and two other individuals. Security officials suspect that the attack was perpetrated by Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) criminal gang members. The police have not specified if they have made any arrests concerning the incident.

Heightened security measures will likely continue in the area of the attack while police continue their investigation. Localized traffic disruptions will likely persist until police activity has concluded. The police may also conduct searches in other parts of the city in the coming days.

Advice

Heed the instructions of local officials. Plan for localized traffic disruptions.