At a gas station apparently located in the municipality of Atitalaquia, Hidalgo, an incident was reported in which elements of the National Guard surrounded two young truck drivers. In a video shared on social media by Fernando Cruz, the tense situation that developed at the site can be observed.
In the footage, at least eight National Guard members confront the young men while shouts and threats from the uniformed personnel can be heard. According to the video, one of the National Guard members pressures the young men while a discussion unfolds.
The situation escalated into a shooting, where one of the young truck drivers was injured in the arm. After the shots were fired, the uniformed personnel fled the scene upon realizing they were being recorded by one of the witnesses with a cellphone.
Following the video's dissemination, the National Guard reported that the incident took place in May 2023 in Hidalgo. The institution acknowledged that an altercation occurred between the National Guard members and a civilian, resulting in the latter being injured by gunfire. Subsequently, a complaint was filed with the National Human Rights Commission for the alleged excessive use of force by the uniformed personnel.
Journalist Fernando Cruz shared the shocking images of the confrontation on social media, generating outrage among users. The video shows the exact moment the events occurred, highlighting the tension and violence experienced at the gas station in Atitalaquia.
Amid the discussion, the complaints of those involved in the incident can be heard, reflecting the delicate situation that unfolded at the scene. Despite the National Guard claiming they reached an agreement with the affected party after the complaint filed with the CNDH, the incident exposed the violence and tension that arose from the interaction between the personnel and the truck drivers.
