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Massacre in Mexico Kills Camilo Séptimo's Husband, Pregnant Wife, and 3-Year-Old Daughter

A massacre in Atizapán, Mexico, killed musician Jonathan Meléndez, his pregnant wife, and their three-year-old daughter.

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A massacre took place on Tuesday afternoon in Atizapán, State of Mexico, leaving four people dead. [1] The victims included Jonathan Meléndez, a keyboardist and founder of the band Camilo Séptimo, his pregnant wife, and their three-year-old daughter. [2] A leaked video shows security agents from the Atizapán government and Navy personnel finding Jonathan Melendez's youngest son alive after a mass shooting in the municipality of Atizapán, State of Mexico. [3] Authorities found Jonathan Meléndez and his pregnant wife with gunshot wounds to the head, described as 'the shot of grace'. [4] The fourth victim was a domestic worker who had a gunshot wound to the back. [5] According to official information from authorities, the child hid under his bed while the criminal killed his family, which is what saved him. [6] Reporter Carlos Jiménez shared a video on his X account showing the moment municipal agents and Navy elements found Jonathan Melendez's son alive after the mass shooting that occurred early on September 2. [7] After arriving at the location, municipal agents put the child to safety and protected him while they conducted an inspection of the property. [8]
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  1. A massacre took place on Tuesday afternoon in Atizapán, State of Mexico, leaving four people dead. · elpais.com
  2. The victims included Jonathan Meléndez, a keyboardist and founder of the band Camilo Séptimo, his pregnant wife, and their three-year-old daughter. · elpais.com
  3. A leaked video shows security agents from the Atizapán government and Navy personnel finding Jonathan Melendez's youngest son alive after a mass shooting in the municipality of Atizapán, State of Mexico. · Vanguardia
  4. Authorities found Jonathan Meléndez and his pregnant wife with gunshot wounds to the head, described as 'the shot of grace'. · elpais.com
  5. The fourth victim was a domestic worker who had a gunshot wound to the back. · elpais.com
  6. According to official information from authorities, the child hid under his bed while the criminal killed his family, which is what saved him. · Vanguardia
  7. Reporter Carlos Jiménez shared a video on his X account showing the moment municipal agents and Navy elements found Jonathan Melendez's son alive after the mass shooting that occurred early on September 2. · Vanguardia
  8. After arriving at the location, municipal agents put the child to safety and protected him while they conducted an inspection of the property. · Vanguardia
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