Ex Bolivian Star Dies After Being Shot 6 Times On Pitch In Mexico

It was a sad tale as ex Bolivian international, Sergio Jauregui was shot dead by an unknown gunman during a friendly game in Mexico.

According to Milenio, the incident which occurred on Sunday, saw the gunman attacked Jauregui on the pitch and shot him six times while he was playing a friendly match in the Santa Inés neighbourhood of Cuautla, Morelos.

Minutes after the attack, emergency services and ambulances arrived to deal with the violent incident in Morelos as the authorities immediately began the investigation to locate the shooter.

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After the news of the murder of the former Bolivian player broke, Atlético de San Luis Rey issued their condolences through a brief statement that was published on the social network Facebook: “We regret the death of our former player and Captain Sergio Jauregui who defended the colours of our team in the last Torneo de los Soles. We send our deepest condolences to his family”.

“We appreciate how you defended our badge and how you left everything on the field match after match, for that reason we will always carry you in our badge and heart. Thank you very much to the “Eternal Captain of Cuautla,” concluded the team’s message of affection and sadness.