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Chicago Teen Fights for Life After Family Shooting in Mexico

1/1/2025

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A 14-year-old boy from Chicago is fighting for his life after a tragic shooting in Durango, Mexico, during a family birthday celebration. His father, Vicente Peña Jr., 38, and uncle, Antonio Fernandez, 44, lost their lives in the attack while traveling in their SUV. Authorities are probing possible robbery motives as crime surges in the region.

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A 14-year-old boy from Chicago is fighting for his life after a tragic shooting in Durango, Mexico, during a family birthday celebration. His father, Vicente Peña Jr., 38, and uncle, Antonio Fernandez, 44, lost their lives in the attack while traveling in their SUV. Authorities are probing possible robbery motives as crime surges in the region.