Shots fired in robbery attempt near Mexico City airport, suspect dead
The Peninsula
MEXICO CITY - An attempted robbery turned into a shootout close to Mexico City's international airport on Friday morning in which an alleged attacker was killed and two men were injured, according to security officials.
Mexico City Police said they believed that at least one gunman on a motorcycle opened fire on a vehicle carrying two passengers, one of whom - a bodyguard - fired shots in return, fatally wounding the alleged robber.
Flights and other operations were not affected by the incident, according to the airport's media office.
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