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Daniel Perez

United States · Aged 19 · Died 10/30/2011
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Deadly force

Partido Revolucionario Mexicano, a U.S. prison gang, contracted with the Gulf Cartel to retrieve marijuana stolen from the cartel. Deputies pulled over a truck driven by gang members. Perez shot Deputy Hugo Rodriguez, then shot at Deputy Manuel Morales. Rodriguez fatally shot Perez. Two bound men, reportedly the marijuana thieves, were found inside the truck. Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino was taking bribes from the Gulf Cartel. A number of his subordinates were involved in drug trafficking.

Alleged responsible partyHidalgo County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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