4 Americans kidnapped in Mexico by armed gunmen, 2 killed, FBI says

The scene of a kidnapping in Matamoros, Mexico.
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Four U.S. citizens were assaulted and kidnapped by armed gunmen in northeastern Mexico, and two of them have been killed, officials said Tuesday.

In a statement released through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, the FBI said the kidnapping occurred in the city of Matamoros, located in the state of Tamaulipas on the U.S.-Mexico border across from Brownsville, Texas.

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Justin Klawans, The Week US

 Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other Hollywood news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.