Overview
- Authorities found the body of fruit-business owner Rafael Tirado near the El Venadillo community with gunshot wounds, according to initial reports.
- He had been missing for two days before the discovery, and investigators are examining a possible kidnapping followed by homicide.
- La Jornada, citing security sources, reported he was seized at the La Yarda wholesale market in northern Mazatlán.
- Canacintra Mazatlán confirmed his death, offered condolences to his family, and urged authorities to reinforce public-safety strategies.
- Tirado owned the Frutería Alicia shops, and officials have not identified suspects or a motive as concern grows among local merchants who rely on safe roads and markets.