{"id":4106,"date":"2026-07-20T10:31:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topnews.mx\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/rafael-z-linked-to-process-as-sniper-of-via-atlixcayotl-held-in-high-security-prison-in-puebla\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:31:42","slug":"rafael-z-linked-to-process-as-sniper-of-via-atlixcayotl-held-in-high-security-prison-in-puebla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topnews.mx\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/rafael-z-linked-to-process-as-sniper-of-via-atlixcayotl-held-in-high-security-prison-in-puebla\/","title":{"rendered":"Rafael \u201cZ\u201d linked to process as \u201cSniper of V\u00eda Atlixc\u00e1yotl\u201d; held in high-security prison in Puebla"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A judge in Puebla has formally linked Rafael \u201cZ\u201d to criminal proceedings for attempted homicide, after an intense hearing at the Centro de Justicia de la 11 Sur. The businessman, accused of being the so-called \u201cSniper of V\u00eda Atlixc\u00e1yotl,\u201d will remain in the San Miguel prison\u2019s high-risk Dormitorio W while investigations continue.  <\/p>\n<p>The decision came after the 144-hour deadline granted by Judge Guillermo Valdez Luna expired. Rafael\u2019s defense had requested an extension to present evidence supporting his innocence, but the judge found the prosecution\u2019s case strong enough to proceed.  <\/p>\n<p>This first formal charge relates to an attack on a young food delivery motorcyclist who was shot in both legs while riding along V\u00eda Atlixc\u00e1yotl. The injuries left lasting physical damage, preventing the victim from returning to work and directly impacting his family\u2019s livelihood. This case was pivotal for the Fiscal\u00eda General del Estado (FGE) to open the initial investigation against Rafael \u201cZ,\u201d who is originally from Spain.  <\/p>\n<p>During the six days between the initial hearing and the judge\u2019s ruling, FGE agents continued gathering evidence, including returning to the Santa Fe neighborhood where Rafael was arrested during a search operation. New findings from this site will be added to the ongoing investigation.  <\/p>\n<p>Authorities are not only pursuing charges of attempted homicide but are also investigating other alleged crimes linked to Rafael \u201cZ,\u201d such as property damage, bodily harm, and dangerous attacks. These relate to multiple shootings targeting drivers and motorcyclists on V\u00eda Atlixc\u00e1yotl, a key artery in Puebla\u2019s metropolitan area.  <\/p>\n<p>The case highlights the challenges of ensuring public safety on major urban routes and the importance of effective law enforcement responses. Meanwhile, the development of alternative transport options like the cableb\u00fas in Puebla could offer safer, more reliable mobility solutions for residents, reducing reliance on vulnerable roadways.  <\/p>\n<p>As the legal process unfolds, the community watches closely, hoping for justice and safer streets in one of Puebla\u2019s busiest corridors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A judge in Puebla has formally linked Rafael \u201cZ\u201d to criminal proceedings for attempted homicide, after an intense hearing at the Centro de Justicia de la 11 Sur. The businessman, accused of being the so-called \u201cSniper of V\u00eda Atlixc\u00e1yotl,\u201d will remain in the San Miguel prison\u2019s high-risk Dormitorio W while investigations continue. 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