Overview
- Neighbors reported catching the suspect, identified as Félix “N”, restraining him until police arrived after a 9-1-1 call and transferred him to authorities.
- Ministerial officials have opened an investigation, and the suspect remains at the disposal of the Ministerio Público for case review.
- The dog, Xóchitl, is under CENCAAZ care, where veterinarians conducted blood tests, an abdominal ultrasound, a SNAP 4DX test, and a forensic evaluation.
- Officials report Xóchitl is stable with inflammation and pain, tested positive for Ehrlichia, and is receiving anti-inflammatories, analgesics, antibiotics, topical therapy, and targeted treatment for the tick-borne disease.
- The mayor and animal advocates call for a firm legal response, noting state law punishes animal mistreatment with prison terms and allows tougher sanctions for sexual abuse.