Tue Jan 07 06:35:54 UTC 2025: ## Mexican Security Guard Killed in Shooting Outside Atlanta Consulate
**Atlanta, GA – January 7, 2025** – A shooting outside the Honduran consulate in Doraville, Georgia, resulted in the death of a Mexican security guard and injuries to another individual. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM on Monday.
According to Doraville police spokesperson Emily Heenan, officers responded to reports of gunshots and found two victims. One, a Mexican citizen employed as a security guard at the consulate, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. A suspect was apprehended at the scene and is currently being questioned by authorities.
The Mexican Foreign Affairs secretary confirmed the death of their citizen via a statement on X (formerly Twitter), and offered assistance to local authorities and the victim’s family. They also requested a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident.
Police are withholding further details about the victims and the suspect, pending notification of family members. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
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