Tragic Shooting in Mexico Leaves Chicago Teen in Coma; Father and Uncle Killed

A Chicago family is reeling from a recent tragedy that occurred during a vacation in Durango, Mexico. Vicente Peña Jr., aged 38, and his brother Antonio "Tony" Fernandez, 44, were fatally shot while they were traveling in an SUV with their family, including Peña's 14-year-old son. The shooting also resulted in injuries to the teenager, who is currently in a coma and on life support.

Reports indicate that the family was visiting relatives and celebrating the teenager's birthday when the shooting happened just days prior to the celebration. In a poignant message on a fundraising platform, the boy's mother shared details of the horrific attack, expressing her grief over the loss of her son’s father, uncle, and cousin, leaving her son as the sole survivor of the incident.

The U.S. State Department has confirmed the deaths and is offering condolences to the affected families. Investigations into the shooting are ongoing, with Mexican authorities looking into the circumstances surrounding the attack, which was part of a worrying trend of rising violence in the region. The family's tragedy has also prompted a travel advisory, warning Americans to exercise greater caution when visiting Mexico due to the prevalence of violent crime.