In brief
In a shocking case from Durango, Mexico, Jason Peña, a 14-year-old American, fights for his life after a violent ambush that killed his father and uncle. As authorities investigate, the U.S. Embassy is involved in aiding the family.
A tragic incident in Durango, Mexico, has left 14-year-old Jason Peña fighting for his life after a nighttime ambush that resulted in the deaths of his father and uncle, both U.S. citizens. Jason, originally from Chicago, was shot in the back of the head on December 27 and remains in critical condition, according to family spokeswoman Julie Contreras. Jason was found outside the vehicle hours after the attack, but his heart was still beating, reflecting his fighting spirit, Contreras noted.He was airlifted to Texas and accompanied by his mother, a nurse who rushed to his side from Chicago. The U.S. Embassy confirmed the deaths of two Americans and mentioned they are assisting the victims' families. The Mexican authorities are now leading the investigation into the ambush, with hopes for answers as the family copes with this unimaginable tragedy.
