American girl, 7, killed by Mexican police amid cartel violence over the arrest of gang leader

Mexican prosecutors said police killed a 7-year-old American girl when officers opened fire from a helicopter while fighting back against drug cartel operatives near the Texas border.

American girl, 7, killed by Mexican police amid cartel violence over the arrest of gang leader

TL;DR

  • Mexican police fired from a helicopter while confronting drug cartel operatives.
  • A 7-year-old American girl was killed in the incident.
  • The confrontation occurred near the Texas border.
  • Prosecutors confirmed the police fired from the helicopter.