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UNAM Student Fatally Shot Near FES Cuautitlán in Suspected Robbery

Authorities point to a likely robbery during an ongoing probe.

Overview

  • Joel Ulises Cristóbal Castillo, a business administration student, was shot near the campus perimeter in San Sebastián Xhala after a Thursday report around 2 p.m.
  • Police said the call came from Calle Narciso Mendoza a short walk from the faculty, and medics reported he had already died when they arrived.
  • Emergency teams documented two gunshot wounds, and the death was confirmed at the scene.
  • The State of Mexico prosecutor opened an investigation with no arrests or final finding on motive announced.
  • FES Cuautitlán condemned the killing, named the student, and demanded an effective investigation as classmates voiced concern about frequent thefts near the campus.