US fugitive fatally shoots ‘Gringo Hunters’ officer in Mexico

Cesar Hernandez opens fire and hits Abigail Reyes, leader of unit focused on arresting US citizens on the run in Mexico

A US fugitive has shot and killed a Mexican police officer in the elite international liaison unit - known as the Gringo Hunters" - which specialises in arresting US citizens on the run in Mexico.

Mexico has long been seen as a place to escape US law enforcement. The Gringo Hunters was set up in 2002 to cooperate with US authorities, and have since arrested more than 1,600 fugitives.