Mexican authorities investigating the killing of Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for the well-known rock band Camilo Séptimo, say the suspected attacker went to considerable lengths to avoid detection. According to details released this week, the musician and members of his family were killed inside an apartment in Mexico sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1.
Investigators believe the attacker used a firearm fitted with a silencer, apparently to keep neighbors from hearing the shots and raising an alarm. That detail, along with other forensic evidence gathered at the scene, is now central to the case as prosecutors work to build a timeline of the attack and identify how the assailant entered and left the building undetected.
In an extraordinary twist to the tragedy, Meléndez’s six-year-old son survived the assault after hiding in a bed inside the apartment while the attack unfolded around him. His survival has become one of the most closely watched elements of the case as investigators try to piece together exactly what happened.
The case has drawn wide attention in Mexico given Camilo Séptimo’s popularity, and authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity publicly. To read the full original report and follow further updates, check out the story on El Tiempo’s website.
Source: Así intentó ocultar su rastro el señalado asesino de Jonathan Meléndez, tecladista asesinado junto a su familia (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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