The Mexican bishop killed at the airport was Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo. He was a highly respected figure in the Catholic Church, having been elevated to the cardinalate by Pope John Paul II on June 28, 1991.
The Assassination of Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo
Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo's life was tragically cut short on May 24, 1993. He was murdered at the Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport in Mexico. During a shootout at the airport, Cardinal Posadas was struck by 14 bullets, leading to his death.
Key Facts About the Incident:
- Victim: Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo
- Title: Cardinal of the Catholic Church
- Date of Death: May 24, 1993
- Location: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport
- Manner of Death: Murdered during a shootout, sustained 14 bullet wounds.
For further details on his life and the circumstances surrounding his death, you can find more information on his Wikipedia page.
