Aranza Aidelany Pardo, a 7-year-old dual U.S.-Mexican citizen, was killed during a security operation targeting an alleged Gulf Cartel member in Matamoros. Her mother, Claudia Pardo García, said gunfire from a Tamaulipas state police helicopter struck her daughter and wounded her in the leg. Authorities are investigating three officers aboard the helicopter, who remain on active duty.
WHO:
Aranza Aidelany Pardo and her mother, Claudia Pardo García
WHAT:
Aranza Aidelany Pardo, 7, was shot and killed during a security operation in Matamoros, and her mother said police helicopter gunfire struck her.
WHEN:
Oct 29, 2026
WHERE:
Matamoros, Mexico
WHY:
Pardo was killed during a security operation targeting an alleged cartel member; her mother said police helicopter gunfire struck her.
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Nov 14, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
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