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Cartel Members Arrested for Botched Teen Hit Job

2/14/2026

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  • Three Sinaloa cartel members were arrested for allegedly hiring two Los Angeles teenagers to kill a rival for $50,000 each.
  • The teenagers attempted the hit at a Chili’s in Chula Vista and failed repeatedly due to a jammed gun.
  • They later shot at the victim’s home, leading to the death of an accomplice while the target survived.
  • The cartel members face charges including conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder.